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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.32, 13,879.32 and 6,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.32, 13,879.32 and 6,079.62 is: 8,390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.32 : 13,879.32 = 6,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.32/13,879.32 = 6,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.32x = 13,879.32 × 6,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.32x = 84,381,020.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,381,020.71/10,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.85

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