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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.16, 14,485.52 and 6,020.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.16, 14,485.52 and 6,020.70 is: 8,308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.16 : 14,485.52 = 6,020.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.16/14,485.52 = 6,020.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.16x = 14,485.52 × 6,020.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.16x = 87,212,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,212,970.26/10,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.24

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