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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,490.58, 14,478.94 and 6,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,490.58, 14,478.94 and 6,014.36 is: 8,300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,490.58 : 14,478.94 = 6,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,490.58/14,478.94 = 6,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,490.58x = 14,478.94 × 6,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,490.58x = 87,081,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,081,601.29/10,490.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.93

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