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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.48, 15,588.39 and 6,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.48, 15,588.39 and 6,014.48 is: 9,025.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.48 : 15,588.39 = 6,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.48/15,588.39 = 6,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.48x = 15,588.39 × 6,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.48x = 93,756,059.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,756,059.89/10,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,025.00

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