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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,798.81, 14,902.58 and 6,325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,798.81, 14,902.58 and 6,325.79 is: 8,729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,798.81 : 14,902.58 = 6,325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,798.81/14,902.58 = 6,325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,798.81x = 14,902.58 × 6,325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,798.81x = 94,270,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,270,532.84/10,798.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.72

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