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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.15, 14,899.79 and 6,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.15, 14,899.79 and 6,017.12 is: 8,303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.15 : 14,899.79 = 6,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.15/14,899.79 = 6,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.15x = 14,899.79 × 6,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.15x = 89,653,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,653,764.95/10,797.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.47

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