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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.84, 14,481.06 and 6,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.84, 14,481.06 and 6,014.48 is: 8,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.84 : 14,481.06 = 6,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.84/14,481.06 = 6,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.84x = 14,481.06 × 6,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.84x = 87,096,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,096,045.75/10,493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.73

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