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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.28, 14,479.22 and 6,017.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.28, 14,479.22 and 6,017.22 is: 8,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.28 : 14,479.22 = 6,017.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.28/14,479.22 = 6,017.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.28x = 14,479.22 × 6,017.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.28x = 87,124,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,124,622.08/10,493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.90

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