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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,798.34, 14,901.88 and 6,324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,798.34, 14,901.88 and 6,324.72 is: 8,728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,798.34 : 14,901.88 = 6,324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,798.34/14,901.88 = 6,324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,798.34x = 14,901.88 × 6,324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,798.34x = 94,250,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,250,218.47/10,798.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,728.21

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