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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.09, 14,897.53 and 6,079.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.09, 14,897.53 and 6,079.38 is: 8,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.09 : 14,897.53 = 6,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.09/14,897.53 = 6,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.09x = 14,897.53 × 6,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.09x = 90,567,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,567,745.93/10,795.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.72

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