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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,488.63, 14,474.35 and 6,012.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,488.63, 14,474.35 and 6,012.65 is: 8,297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,488.63 : 14,474.35 = 6,012.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,488.63/14,474.35 = 6,012.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,488.63x = 14,474.35 × 6,012.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,488.63x = 87,029,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,029,170.46/10,488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.48

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