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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,859.81, 14,985.49 and 6,079.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,859.81, 14,985.49 and 6,079.51 is: 8,389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,859.81 : 14,985.49 = 6,079.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,859.81/14,985.49 = 6,079.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,859.81x = 14,985.49 × 6,079.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,859.81x = 91,104,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,104,436.31/10,859.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.14

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