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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.79, 14,480.18 and 6,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.79, 14,480.18 and 6,016.52 is: 8,302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.79 : 14,480.18 = 6,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.79/14,480.18 = 6,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.79x = 14,480.18 × 6,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.79x = 87,120,212.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,120,212.65/10,493.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.07

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