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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,490.44, 14,477.62 and 6,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,490.44, 14,477.62 and 6,015.64 is: 8,302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,490.44 : 14,477.62 = 6,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,490.44/14,477.62 = 6,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,490.44x = 14,477.62 × 6,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,490.44x = 87,092,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,092,149.98/10,490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.05

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