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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.03, 14,846.08 and 6,279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.03, 14,846.08 and 6,279.54 is: 8,664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.03 : 14,846.08 = 6,279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.03/14,846.08 = 6,279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.03x = 14,846.08 × 6,279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.03x = 93,226,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,226,553.20/10,759.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,664.96

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