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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,489.59, 14,475.21 and 6,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,489.59, 14,475.21 and 6,010.23 is: 8,293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,489.59 : 14,475.21 = 6,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,489.59/14,475.21 = 6,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,489.59x = 14,475.21 × 6,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,489.59x = 86,999,251.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,999,251.01/10,489.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.87

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