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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,798.56, 14,901.12 and 6,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,798.56, 14,901.12 and 6,084 is: 8,395.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,798.56 : 14,901.12 = 6,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,798.56/14,901.12 = 6,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,798.56x = 14,901.12 × 6,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,798.56x = 90,658,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,658,414.08/10,798.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.42

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