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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,793.92, 14,895.48 and 6,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,793.92, 14,895.48 and 6,079 is: 8,388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,793.92 : 14,895.48 = 6,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,793.92/14,895.48 = 6,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,793.92x = 14,895.48 × 6,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,793.92x = 90,549,622.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,549,622.92/10,793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.95

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