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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.77, 14,898.51 and 6,319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.77, 14,898.51 and 6,319.71 is: 8,721.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.77 : 14,898.51 = 6,319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.77/14,898.51 = 6,319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.77x = 14,898.51 × 6,319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.77x = 94,154,262.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,154,262.63/10,795.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.40

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