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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.79, 14,901.84 and 6,082.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.79, 14,901.84 and 6,082.39 is: 8,394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.79 : 14,901.84 = 6,082.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.79/14,901.84 = 6,082.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.79x = 14,901.84 × 6,082.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.79x = 90,638,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,638,802.60/10,797.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.20

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