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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.28, 14,893.39 and 6,315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.28, 14,893.39 and 6,315.15 is: 8,714.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.28 : 14,893.39 = 6,315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.28/14,893.39 = 6,315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.28x = 14,893.39 × 6,315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.28x = 94,054,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,054,052.42/10,792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.94

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