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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.34, 14,903.26 and 6,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.34, 14,903.26 and 6,325.72 is: 8,729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.34 : 14,903.26 = 6,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.34/14,903.26 = 6,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.34x = 14,903.26 × 6,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.34x = 94,273,849.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,273,849.85/10,799.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.59

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