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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,495.81, 14,482.68 and 6,019.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,495.81, 14,482.68 and 6,019.75 is: 8,306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,495.81 : 14,482.68 = 6,019.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,495.81/14,482.68 = 6,019.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,495.81x = 14,482.68 × 6,019.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,495.81x = 87,182,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,182,112.93/10,495.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.37

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