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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,490.64, 14,475.38 and 6,013.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,490.64, 14,475.38 and 6,013.56 is: 8,297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,490.64 : 14,475.38 = 6,013.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,490.64/14,475.38 = 6,013.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,490.64x = 14,475.38 × 6,013.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,490.64x = 87,048,566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,048,566.15/10,490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.74

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