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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,798.89, 14,902.62 and 6,018.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,798.89, 14,902.62 and 6,018.69 is: 8,305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,798.89 : 14,902.62 = 6,018.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,798.89/14,902.62 = 6,018.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,798.89x = 14,902.62 × 6,018.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,798.89x = 89,694,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,694,283.28/10,798.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.88

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