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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.69, 13,881.36 and 6,079.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.69, 13,881.36 and 6,079.03 is: 8,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.69 : 13,881.36 = 6,079.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.69/13,881.36 = 6,079.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.69x = 13,881.36 × 6,079.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.69x = 84,385,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,385,203.88/10,058.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.28

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