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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,498.48, 14,486.70 and 6,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,498.48, 14,486.70 and 6,021 is: 8,308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,498.48 : 14,486.70 = 6,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,498.48/14,486.70 = 6,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,498.48x = 14,486.70 × 6,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,498.48x = 87,224,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,224,420.70/10,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.29

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