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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,798.31, 14,901.67 and 6,082.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,798.31, 14,901.67 and 6,082.59 is: 8,393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,798.31 : 14,901.67 = 6,082.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,798.31/14,901.67 = 6,082.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,798.31x = 14,901.67 × 6,082.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,798.31x = 90,640,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,640,812.41/10,798.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.98

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