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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.46, 13,879.36 and 6,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.46, 13,879.36 and 6,474.74 is: 8,932.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.46 : 13,879.36 = 6,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.46/13,879.36 = 6,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.46x = 13,879.36 × 6,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.46x = 89,865,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,865,247.37/10,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.52

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