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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.99, 10,139.83 and 3,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.99, 10,139.83 and 3,059.54 is: 4,589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.99 : 10,139.83 = 3,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.99/10,139.83 = 3,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.99x = 10,139.83 × 3,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.99x = 31,023,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023,149.48/6,759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.23

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