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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,499.36, 14,489.74 and 6,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,499.36, 14,489.74 and 6,023.08 is: 8,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,499.36 : 14,489.74 = 6,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,499.36/14,489.74 = 6,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,499.36x = 14,489.74 × 6,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,499.36x = 87,272,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,272,863.20/10,499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.21

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