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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.59, 14,226.37 and 6,060.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.59, 14,226.37 and 6,060.79 is: 8,363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.59 : 14,226.37 = 6,060.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.59/14,226.37 = 6,060.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.59x = 14,226.37 × 6,060.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.59x = 86,223,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,223,043.66/10,309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.38

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