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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.99, 14,466.05 and 6,230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.99, 14,466.05 and 6,230.91 is: 8,599.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.99 : 14,466.05 = 6,230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.99/14,466.05 = 6,230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.99x = 14,466.05 × 6,230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.99x = 90,136,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,136,624.45/10,481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.19

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