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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.29, 14,897.41 and 6,079.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.29, 14,897.41 and 6,079.56 is: 8,389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.29 : 14,897.41 = 6,079.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.29/14,897.41 = 6,079.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.29x = 14,897.41 × 6,079.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.29x = 90,569,697.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,569,697.94/10,795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.74

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