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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,498.44, 14,487.40 and 6,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,498.44, 14,487.40 and 6,019.08 is: 8,306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,498.44 : 14,487.40 = 6,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,498.44/14,487.40 = 6,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,498.44x = 14,487.40 × 6,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,498.44x = 87,200,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,200,819.59/10,498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.07

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