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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.80, 14,481.36 and 6,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.80, 14,481.36 and 6,017.56 is: 8,304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.80 : 14,481.36 = 6,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.80/14,481.36 = 6,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.80x = 14,481.36 × 6,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.80x = 87,142,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,142,452.68/10,493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.18

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