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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,769.55, 14,859.79 and 6,292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,769.55, 14,859.79 and 6,292.43 is: 8,682.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,769.55 : 14,859.79 = 6,292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,769.55/14,859.79 = 6,292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,769.55x = 14,859.79 × 6,292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,769.55x = 93,504,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,504,209.81/10,769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.28

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