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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.58, 14,893.57 and 6,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.58, 14,893.57 and 6,316.52 is: 8,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.58 : 14,893.57 = 6,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.58/14,893.57 = 6,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.58x = 14,893.57 × 6,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.58x = 94,075,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,075,466.20/10,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.68

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