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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,078.92, 13,905.22 and 6,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,078.92, 13,905.22 and 6,098.58 is: 8,413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,078.92 : 13,905.22 = 6,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,078.92/13,905.22 = 6,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,078.92x = 13,905.22 × 6,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,078.92x = 84,802,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,802,096.59/10,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.81

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