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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,496.99, 14,487.74 and 6,022.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,496.99, 14,487.74 and 6,022.22 is: 8,311.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,496.99 : 14,487.74 = 6,022.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,496.99/14,487.74 = 6,022.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,496.99x = 14,487.74 × 6,022.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,496.99x = 87,248,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,248,382.92/10,496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.75

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