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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.15, 14,893.74 and 8,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.15, 14,893.74 and 8,279.10 is: 11,423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.15 : 14,893.74 = 8,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.15/14,893.74 = 8,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.15x = 14,893.74 × 8,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.15x = 123,306,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,306,762.83/10,794.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.48

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