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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,505.64, 14,497.85 and 6,029.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,505.64, 14,497.85 and 6,029.27 is: 8,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,505.64 : 14,497.85 = 6,029.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,505.64/14,497.85 = 6,029.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,505.64x = 14,497.85 × 6,029.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,505.64x = 87,411,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,411,452.07/10,505.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.43

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