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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.15, 14,252.83 and 6,079.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.15, 14,252.83 and 6,079.75 is: 8,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.15 : 14,252.83 = 6,079.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.15/14,252.83 = 6,079.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.15x = 14,252.83 × 6,079.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.15x = 86,653,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,653,643.19/10,329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.23

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