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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.09, 13,835.78 and 6,047.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.09, 13,835.78 and 6,047.99 is: 8,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.09 : 13,835.78 = 6,047.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.09/13,835.78 = 6,047.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.09x = 13,835.78 × 6,047.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.09x = 83,678,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,678,589.90/10,029.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.59

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