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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,790.98, 14,892.69 and 6,316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,790.98, 14,892.69 and 6,316.18 is: 8,716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,790.98 : 14,892.69 = 6,316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,790.98/14,892.69 = 6,316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,790.98x = 14,892.69 × 6,316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,790.98x = 94,064,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,064,910.72/10,790.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.99

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