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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.08, 14,901.78 and 6,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.08, 14,901.78 and 6,018.84 is: 8,305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.08 : 14,901.78 = 6,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.08/14,901.78 = 6,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.08x = 14,901.78 × 6,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.08x = 89,691,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,691,429.54/10,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.47

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