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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.87, 14,481.52 and 6,018.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.87, 14,481.52 and 6,018.82 is: 8,305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.87 : 14,481.52 = 6,018.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.87/14,481.52 = 6,018.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.87x = 14,481.52 × 6,018.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.87x = 87,161,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,161,610.96/10,493.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.96

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