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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.34, 14,897.76 and 6,321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.34, 14,897.76 and 6,321.72 is: 8,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.34 : 14,897.76 = 6,321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.34/14,897.76 = 6,321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.34x = 14,897.76 × 6,321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.34x = 94,179,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,179,467.35/10,795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,724.09

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