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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,490.46, 14,475.66 and 6,012.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,490.46, 14,475.66 and 6,012.99 is: 8,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,490.46 : 14,475.66 = 6,012.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,490.46/14,475.66 = 6,012.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,490.46x = 14,475.66 × 6,012.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,490.46x = 87,041,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,041,998.82/10,490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.25

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