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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,486.94, 14,472.32 and 6,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,486.94, 14,472.32 and 6,011.54 is: 8,296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,486.94 : 14,472.32 = 6,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,486.94/14,472.32 = 6,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,486.94x = 14,472.32 × 6,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,486.94x = 87,000,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,000,828.15/10,486.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.12

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