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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,079.72, 13,908.90 and 6,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,079.72, 13,908.90 and 6,046.28 is: 8,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,079.72 : 13,908.90 = 6,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,079.72/13,908.90 = 6,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,079.72x = 13,908.90 × 6,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,079.72x = 84,097,103.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,097,103.89/10,079.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.20

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