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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.72, 14,899.92 and 6,081.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.72, 14,899.92 and 6,081.36 is: 8,391.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.72 : 14,899.92 = 6,081.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.72/14,899.92 = 6,081.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.72x = 14,899.92 × 6,081.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.72x = 90,611,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,611,777.49/10,797.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.75

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