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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,508.48, 14,497.62 and 6,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,508.48, 14,497.62 and 6,030.60 is: 8,319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,508.48 : 14,497.62 = 6,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,508.48/14,497.62 = 6,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,508.48x = 14,497.62 × 6,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,508.48x = 87,429,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,429,347.17/10,508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.89

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