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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.48, 14,895.54 and 6,317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.48, 14,895.54 and 6,317.61 is: 8,717.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.48 : 14,895.54 = 6,317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.48/14,895.54 = 6,317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.48x = 14,895.54 × 6,317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.48x = 94,104,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,104,212.46/10,794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.81

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