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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.59, 14,480.73 and 6,014.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.59, 14,480.73 and 6,014.23 is: 8,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.59 : 14,480.73 = 6,014.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.59/14,480.73 = 6,014.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.59x = 14,480.73 × 6,014.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.59x = 87,090,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,090,440.79/10,493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.39

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