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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.91, 15,979.50 and 4,079.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.91, 15,979.50 and 4,079.49 is: 6,119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.91 : 15,979.50 = 4,079.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.91/15,979.50 = 4,079.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.91x = 15,979.50 × 4,079.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.91x = 65,188,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,188,210.46/10,652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,119.29

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