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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.04, 13,879.38 and 6,079.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.04, 13,879.38 and 6,079.38 is: 8,388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.04 : 13,879.38 = 6,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.04/13,879.38 = 6,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.04x = 13,879.38 × 6,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.04x = 84,378,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,378,025.18/10,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.28

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