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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,499.44, 14,488.78 and 6,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,499.44, 14,488.78 and 6,020.08 is: 8,307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,499.44 : 14,488.78 = 6,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,499.44/14,488.78 = 6,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,499.44x = 14,488.78 × 6,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,499.44x = 87,223,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,223,614.70/10,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,307.45

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