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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.65, 14,897.72 and 6,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.65, 14,897.72 and 6,015.62 is: 8,301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.65 : 14,897.72 = 6,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.65/14,897.72 = 6,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.65x = 14,897.72 × 6,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.65x = 89,618,917.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,618,917.82/10,795.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.39

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