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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,491.21, 14,478.35 and 6,014.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,491.21, 14,478.35 and 6,014.61 is: 8,300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,491.21 : 14,478.35 = 6,014.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,491.21/14,478.35 = 6,014.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,491.21x = 14,478.35 × 6,014.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,491.21x = 87,081,598.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,081,598.62/10,491.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.43

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