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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.68, 15,083.34 and 5,899.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.68, 15,083.34 and 5,899.96 is: 8,847.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.68 : 15,083.34 = 5,899.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.68/15,083.34 = 5,899.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.68x = 15,083.34 × 5,899.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.68x = 88,991,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,991,102.67/10,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.19

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