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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,484.97, 14,469.30 and 6,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,484.97, 14,469.30 and 6,008.82 is: 8,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,484.97 : 14,469.30 = 6,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,484.97/14,469.30 = 6,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,484.97x = 14,469.30 × 6,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,484.97x = 86,943,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,943,419.23/10,484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.20

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