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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,783.95, 14,881.45 and 6,004.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,783.95, 14,881.45 and 6,004.09 is: 8,285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,783.95 : 14,881.45 = 6,004.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,783.95/14,881.45 = 6,004.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,783.95x = 14,881.45 × 6,004.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,783.95x = 89,349,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,349,565.13/10,783.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.42

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