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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.78, 14,902.78 and 6,019.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.78, 14,902.78 and 6,019.16 is: 8,305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.78 : 14,902.78 = 6,019.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.78/14,902.78 = 6,019.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.78x = 14,902.78 × 6,019.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.78x = 89,702,217.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,702,217.26/10,799.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.93

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