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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.81, 14,258.52 and 6,080.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.81, 14,258.52 and 6,080.82 is: 8,393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.81 : 14,258.52 = 6,080.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.81/14,258.52 = 6,080.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.81x = 14,258.52 × 6,080.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.81x = 86,703,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,703,493.59/10,329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.52

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