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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.06, 14,898.50 and 6,079.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.06, 14,898.50 and 6,079.65 is: 8,390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.06 : 14,898.50 = 6,079.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.06/14,898.50 = 6,079.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.06x = 14,898.50 × 6,079.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.06x = 90,577,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,577,665.53/10,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.66

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