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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.96, 14,901.23 and 6,261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.96, 14,901.23 and 6,261.53 is: 8,640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.96 : 14,901.23 = 6,261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.96/14,901.23 = 6,261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.96x = 14,901.23 × 6,261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.96x = 93,304,392.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,304,392.87/10,797.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.93

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