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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.81, 13,881.12 and 6,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.81, 13,881.12 and 6,079.19 is: 8,389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.81 : 13,881.12 = 6,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.81/13,881.12 = 6,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.81x = 13,881.12 × 6,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.81x = 84,385,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,385,896.49/10,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.26

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