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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,503.84, 14,498.15 and 6,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,503.84, 14,498.15 and 6,029.94 is: 8,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,503.84 : 14,498.15 = 6,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,503.84/14,498.15 = 6,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,503.84x = 14,498.15 × 6,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,503.84x = 87,422,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,422,944.46/10,503.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.95

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