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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.68, 14,896.44 and 6,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.68, 14,896.44 and 6,079.32 is: 8,388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.68 : 14,896.44 = 6,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.68/14,896.44 = 6,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.68x = 14,896.44 × 6,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.68x = 90,560,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,560,225.62/10,795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.56

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