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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.78, 14,899.25 and 6,319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.78, 14,899.25 and 6,319.27 is: 8,721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.78 : 14,899.25 = 6,319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.78/14,899.25 = 6,319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.78x = 14,899.25 × 6,319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.78x = 94,152,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,152,383.55/10,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.22

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