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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.79, 14,903.62 and 6,084.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.79, 14,903.62 and 6,084.06 is: 8,395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.79 : 14,903.62 = 6,084.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.79/14,903.62 = 6,084.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.79x = 14,903.62 × 6,084.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.79x = 90,674,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,674,518.30/10,799.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.95

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