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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,488.89, 14,474.63 and 6,012.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,488.89, 14,474.63 and 6,012.63 is: 8,297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,488.89 : 14,474.63 = 6,012.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,488.89/14,474.63 = 6,012.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,488.89x = 14,474.63 × 6,012.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,488.89x = 87,030,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,030,609.61/10,488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.41

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