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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.14, 14,890.24 and 6,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.14, 14,890.24 and 6,317 is: 8,715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.14 : 14,890.24 = 6,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.14/14,890.24 = 6,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.14x = 14,890.24 × 6,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.14x = 94,061,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,061,646.08/10,792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.75

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