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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.79, 13,841.59 and 6,050.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.79, 13,841.59 and 6,050.82 is: 8,350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.79 : 13,841.59 = 6,050.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.79/13,841.59 = 6,050.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.79x = 13,841.59 × 6,050.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.79x = 83,752,994.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,752,994.47/10,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.42

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