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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,839.78, 14,958.58 and 6,059.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,839.78, 14,958.58 and 6,059.73 is: 8,362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,839.78 : 14,958.58 = 6,059.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,839.78/14,958.58 = 6,059.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,839.78x = 14,958.58 × 6,059.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,839.78x = 90,644,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,644,955.98/10,839.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.25

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