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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.55, 14,904.96 and 6,324.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.55, 14,904.96 and 6,324.69 is: 8,729.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.55 : 14,904.96 = 6,324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.55/14,904.96 = 6,324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.55x = 14,904.96 × 6,324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.55x = 94,269,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,269,251.46/10,799.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.00

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