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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,494.09, 14,481.42 and 6,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,494.09, 14,481.42 and 6,014.73 is: 8,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,494.09 : 14,481.42 = 6,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,494.09/14,481.42 = 6,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,494.09x = 14,481.42 × 6,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,494.09x = 87,101,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,101,831.32/10,494.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.08

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