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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,508.01, 14,499.99 and 6,030.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,508.01, 14,499.99 and 6,030.69 is: 8,321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,508.01 : 14,499.99 = 6,030.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,508.01/14,499.99 = 6,030.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,508.01x = 14,499.99 × 6,030.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,508.01x = 87,444,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,444,944.69/10,508.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.74

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