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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,488.88, 14,474.70 and 6,012.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,488.88, 14,474.70 and 6,012.89 is: 8,297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,488.88 : 14,474.70 = 6,012.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,488.88/14,474.70 = 6,012.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,488.88x = 14,474.70 × 6,012.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,488.88x = 87,034,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,034,778.88/10,488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.81

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