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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.48, 14,481.04 and 6,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.48, 14,481.04 and 6,017.32 is: 8,303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.48 : 14,481.04 = 6,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.48/14,481.04 = 6,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.48x = 14,481.04 × 6,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.48x = 87,137,051.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,137,051.61/10,493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.92

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