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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.83, 14,893.70 and 6,012.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.83, 14,893.70 and 6,012.66 is: 8,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.83 : 14,893.70 = 6,012.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.83/14,893.70 = 6,012.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.83x = 14,893.70 × 6,012.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.83x = 89,550,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,550,754.24/10,792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.24

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