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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.62, 14,900.10 and 6,017.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.62, 14,900.10 and 6,017.27 is: 8,303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.62 : 14,900.10 = 6,017.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.62/14,900.10 = 6,017.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.62x = 14,900.10 × 6,017.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.62x = 89,657,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,657,850.23/10,797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.49

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