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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.62, 14,897.61 and 6,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.62, 14,897.61 and 6,079.26 is: 8,389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.62 : 14,897.61 = 6,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.62/14,897.61 = 6,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.62x = 14,897.61 × 6,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.62x = 90,566,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,566,444.57/10,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.18

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