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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,487.88, 14,473.32 and 6,011.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,487.88, 14,473.32 and 6,011.89 is: 8,296.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,487.88 : 14,473.32 = 6,011.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,487.88/14,473.32 = 6,011.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,487.88x = 14,473.32 × 6,011.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,487.88x = 87,012,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,012,007.77/10,487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.43

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