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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.32, 14,897.82 and 6,079.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.32, 14,897.82 and 6,079.77 is: 8,390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.32 : 14,897.82 = 6,079.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.32/14,897.82 = 6,079.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.32x = 14,897.82 × 6,079.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.32x = 90,575,319.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,575,319.10/10,795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.24

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