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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.52, 14,903.28 and 6,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.52, 14,903.28 and 6,085.32 is: 8,397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.52 : 14,903.28 = 6,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.52/14,903.28 = 6,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.52x = 14,903.28 × 6,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.52x = 90,691,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,691,234.68/10,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.71

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