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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,791.88, 14,893.29 and 6,076.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,791.88, 14,893.29 and 6,076.48 is: 8,385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,791.88 : 14,893.29 = 6,076.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,791.88/14,893.29 = 6,076.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,791.88x = 14,893.29 × 6,076.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,791.88x = 90,498,778.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,498,778.82/10,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,385.82

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