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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.57, 14,486.40 and 6,021.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.57, 14,486.40 and 6,021.05 is: 8,308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.57 : 14,486.40 = 6,021.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.57/14,486.40 = 6,021.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.57x = 14,486.40 × 6,021.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.57x = 87,223,266.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,223,266.29/10,497.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.90

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