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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,879.29, 15,014.25 and 6,099.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,879.29, 15,014.25 and 6,099.67 is: 8,418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,879.29 : 15,014.25 = 6,099.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,879.29/15,014.25 = 6,099.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,879.29x = 15,014.25 × 6,099.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,879.29x = 91,581,989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,581,989.07/10,879.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.01

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