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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,490.49, 14,478.98 and 6,017.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,490.49, 14,478.98 and 6,017.27 is: 8,305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,490.49 : 14,478.98 = 6,017.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,490.49/14,478.98 = 6,017.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,490.49x = 14,478.98 × 6,017.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,490.49x = 87,123,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,123,829.50/10,490.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.03

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