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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,129.44, 13,972.79 and 6,093.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,129.44, 13,972.79 and 6,093.47 is: 8,405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,129.44 : 13,972.79 = 6,093.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,129.44/13,972.79 = 6,093.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,129.44x = 13,972.79 × 6,093.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,129.44x = 85,142,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,142,676.35/10,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,405.47

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