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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,495.92, 14,480.46 and 6,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,495.92, 14,480.46 and 6,016.62 is: 8,300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,495.92 : 14,480.46 = 6,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,495.92/14,480.46 = 6,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,495.92x = 14,480.46 × 6,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,495.92x = 87,123,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,123,425.25/10,495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.69

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