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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.64, 14,498.82 and 6,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.64, 14,498.82 and 6,030.59 is: 8,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.64 : 14,498.82 = 6,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.64/14,498.82 = 6,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.64x = 14,498.82 × 6,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.64x = 87,436,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,436,366.41/10,507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.22

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