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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,798.57, 14,902.32 and 6,083.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,798.57, 14,902.32 and 6,083.02 is: 8,394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,798.57 : 14,902.32 = 6,083.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,798.57/14,902.32 = 6,083.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,798.57x = 14,902.32 × 6,083.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,798.57x = 90,651,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,651,110.61/10,798.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.73

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