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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.78, 14,898.20 and 6,259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.78, 14,898.20 and 6,259.34 is: 8,637.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.78 : 14,898.20 = 6,259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.78/14,898.20 = 6,259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.78x = 14,898.20 × 6,259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.78x = 93,252,809.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,252,809.05/10,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,637.90

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