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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.73, 13,879.63 and 6,024.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.73, 13,879.63 and 6,024.61 is: 8,313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.73 : 13,879.63 = 6,024.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.73/13,879.63 = 6,024.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.73x = 13,879.63 × 6,024.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.73x = 83,619,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,619,359.98/10,058.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.11

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