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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.55, 14,476.53 and 6,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.55, 14,476.53 and 6,016.28 is: 8,299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.55 : 14,476.53 = 6,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.55/14,476.53 = 6,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.55x = 14,476.53 × 6,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.55x = 87,094,808.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,094,808.09/10,493.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.84

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