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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.68, 14,486.36 and 6,021.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.68, 14,486.36 and 6,021.17 is: 8,308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.68 : 14,486.36 = 6,021.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.68/14,486.36 = 6,021.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.68x = 14,486.36 × 6,021.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.68x = 87,224,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,224,733.70/10,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.96

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