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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,488.30, 14,473.41 and 6,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,488.30, 14,473.41 and 6,008.94 is: 8,292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,488.30 : 14,473.41 = 6,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,488.30/14,473.41 = 6,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,488.30x = 14,473.41 × 6,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,488.30x = 86,969,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,969,779.92/10,488.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.08

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