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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.83, 14,900.99 and 6,082.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.83, 14,900.99 and 6,082.14 is: 8,393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.83 : 14,900.99 = 6,082.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.83/14,900.99 = 6,082.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.83x = 14,900.99 × 6,082.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.83x = 90,629,876.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,629,876.91/10,797.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.35

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