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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,498.42, 14,489.04 and 6,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,498.42, 14,489.04 and 6,023.56 is: 8,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,498.42 : 14,489.04 = 6,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,498.42/14,489.04 = 6,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,498.42x = 14,489.04 × 6,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,498.42x = 87,275,601.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,275,601.78/10,498.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.21

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