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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.22, 14,898.47 and 6,318.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.22, 14,898.47 and 6,318.71 is: 8,720.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.22 : 14,898.47 = 6,318.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.22/14,898.47 = 6,318.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.22x = 14,898.47 × 6,318.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.22x = 94,139,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,139,005.29/10,795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.44

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