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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.23, 14,966.76 and 6,000.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.23, 14,966.76 and 6,000.03 is: 8,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.23 : 14,966.76 = 6,000.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.23/14,966.76 = 6,000.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.23x = 14,966.76 × 6,000.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.23x = 89,801,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,801,009.00/10,845.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.23

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