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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.13, 14,481.35 and 6,019.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.13, 14,481.35 and 6,019.99 is: 8,304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.13 : 14,481.35 = 6,019.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.13/14,481.35 = 6,019.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.13x = 14,481.35 × 6,019.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.13x = 87,177,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,177,538.46/10,497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.89

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