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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.83, 14,465.79 and 6,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.83, 14,465.79 and 6,006.56 is: 8,287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.83 : 14,465.79 = 6,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.83/14,465.79 = 6,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.83x = 14,465.79 × 6,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.83x = 86,889,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,889,563.25/10,483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.96

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