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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,498.79, 14,487.89 and 6,019.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,498.79, 14,487.89 and 6,019.44 is: 8,306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,498.79 : 14,487.89 = 6,019.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,498.79/14,487.89 = 6,019.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,498.79x = 14,487.89 × 6,019.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,498.79x = 87,208,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,208,954.48/10,498.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.58

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