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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.32, 14,903.97 and 6,084.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.32, 14,903.97 and 6,084.51 is: 8,397.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.32 : 14,903.97 = 6,084.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.32/14,903.97 = 6,084.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.32x = 14,903.97 × 6,084.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.32x = 90,683,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,683,354.50/10,799.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.14

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