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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.26, 14,897.42 and 6,319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.26, 14,897.42 and 6,319.86 is: 8,721.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.26 : 14,897.42 = 6,319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.26/14,897.42 = 6,319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.26x = 14,897.42 × 6,319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.26x = 94,149,545.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,149,545.00/10,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.38

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