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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,492.41, 14,479.11 and 6,013.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,492.41, 14,479.11 and 6,013.06 is: 8,297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,492.41 : 14,479.11 = 6,013.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,492.41/14,479.11 = 6,013.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,492.41x = 14,479.11 × 6,013.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,492.41x = 87,063,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,063,757.18/10,492.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.78

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