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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.71, 14,903.53 and 6,085.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.71, 14,903.53 and 6,085.51 is: 8,397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.71 : 14,903.53 = 6,085.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.71/14,903.53 = 6,085.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.71x = 14,903.53 × 6,085.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.71x = 90,695,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,695,580.85/10,799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.96

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