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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,505.63, 14,497.79 and 6,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,505.63, 14,497.79 and 6,029.30 is: 8,320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,505.63 : 14,497.79 = 6,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,505.63/14,497.79 = 6,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,505.63x = 14,497.79 × 6,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,505.63x = 87,411,531.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,411,531.34/10,505.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.44

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