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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,499.43, 14,488.96 and 6,022.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,499.43, 14,488.96 and 6,022.89 is: 8,311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,499.43 : 14,488.96 = 6,022.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,499.43/14,488.96 = 6,022.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,499.43x = 14,488.96 × 6,022.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,499.43x = 87,265,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,265,448.52/10,499.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.45

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