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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,485.48, 14,468.76 and 6,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,485.48, 14,468.76 and 6,008 is: 8,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,485.48 : 14,468.76 = 6,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,485.48/14,468.76 = 6,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,485.48x = 14,468.76 × 6,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,485.48x = 86,928,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,928,310.08/10,485.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.35

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