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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,505.79, 14,498.28 and 6,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,505.79, 14,498.28 and 6,030.32 is: 8,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,505.79 : 14,498.28 = 6,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,505.79/14,498.28 = 6,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,505.79x = 14,498.28 × 6,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,505.79x = 87,429,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,429,195.36/10,505.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.00

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