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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.79, 14,252.40 and 6,079.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.79, 14,252.40 and 6,079.01 is: 8,389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.79 : 14,252.40 = 6,079.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.79/14,252.40 = 6,079.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.79x = 14,252.40 × 6,079.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.79x = 86,640,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,640,482.12/10,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.06

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