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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.70, 14,897.70 and 6,318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.70, 14,897.70 and 6,318.18 is: 8,719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.70 : 14,897.70 = 6,318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.70/14,897.70 = 6,318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.70x = 14,897.70 × 6,318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.70x = 94,126,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,126,350.19/10,794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,719.68

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