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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,798.32, 14,897.96 and 6,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,798.32, 14,897.96 and 6,550.72 is: 9,037.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,798.32 : 14,897.96 = 6,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,798.32/14,897.96 = 6,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,798.32x = 14,897.96 × 6,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,798.32x = 97,592,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,592,364.53/10,798.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.74

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