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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,499.63, 14,491.37 and 6,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,499.63, 14,491.37 and 6,023.36 is: 8,313.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,499.63 : 14,491.37 = 6,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,499.63/14,491.37 = 6,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,499.63x = 14,491.37 × 6,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,499.63x = 87,286,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,286,789.69/10,499.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.32

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