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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,491.09, 14,477.28 and 6,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,491.09, 14,477.28 and 6,011.73 is: 8,295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,491.09 : 14,477.28 = 6,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,491.09/14,477.28 = 6,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,491.09x = 14,477.28 × 6,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,491.09x = 87,033,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,033,498.49/10,491.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.94

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