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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.84, 14,895.93 and 6,318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.84, 14,895.93 and 6,318.82 is: 8,716.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.84 : 14,895.93 = 6,318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.84/14,895.93 = 6,318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.84x = 14,895.93 × 6,318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.84x = 94,124,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,124,594.33/10,797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.98

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