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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.16, 14,897.36 and 6,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.16, 14,897.36 and 6,079.36 is: 8,390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.16 : 14,897.36 = 6,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.16/14,897.36 = 6,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.16x = 14,897.36 × 6,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.16x = 90,566,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,566,414.49/10,794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.32

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