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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.84, 14,469.06 and 6,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.84, 14,469.06 and 6,008.32 is: 8,292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.84 : 14,469.06 = 6,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.84/14,469.06 = 6,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.84x = 14,469.06 × 6,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.84x = 86,934,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,934,742.58/10,483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.26

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