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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.98, 14,266.69 and 6,089.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.98, 14,266.69 and 6,089.79 is: 8,403.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.98 : 14,266.69 = 6,089.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.98/14,266.69 = 6,089.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.98x = 14,266.69 × 6,089.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.98x = 86,881,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,881,146.10/10,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.26

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