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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,491.34, 14,477.62 and 6,011.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,491.34, 14,477.62 and 6,011.98 is: 8,296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,491.34 : 14,477.62 = 6,011.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,491.34/14,477.62 = 6,011.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,491.34x = 14,477.62 × 6,011.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,491.34x = 87,039,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,039,059.44/10,491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.28

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