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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,783.97, 14,880.47 and 6,004.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,783.97, 14,880.47 and 6,004.12 is: 8,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,783.97 : 14,880.47 = 6,004.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,783.97/14,880.47 = 6,004.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,783.97x = 14,880.47 × 6,004.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,783.97x = 89,344,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,344,127.54/10,783.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.90

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