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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.82, 14,486.74 and 6,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.82, 14,486.74 and 6,021.30 is: 8,309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.82 : 14,486.74 = 6,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.82/14,486.74 = 6,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.82x = 14,486.74 × 6,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.82x = 87,229,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,229,007.56/10,497.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.25

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