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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.34, 13,878.95 and 6,079.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.34, 13,878.95 and 6,079.14 is: 8,386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.34 : 13,878.95 = 6,079.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.34/13,878.95 = 6,079.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.34x = 13,878.95 × 6,079.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.34x = 84,372,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,372,049.71/10,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,386.60

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