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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,438.92, 15,659.82 and 6,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,438.92, 15,659.82 and 6,058.44 is: 9,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,438.92 : 15,659.82 = 6,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,438.92/15,659.82 = 6,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,438.92x = 15,659.82 × 6,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,438.92x = 94,874,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,874,079.88/10,438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.50

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