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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.81, 14,903.96 and 6,326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.81, 14,903.96 and 6,326.79 is: 8,731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.81 : 14,903.96 = 6,326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.81/14,903.96 = 6,326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.81x = 14,903.96 × 6,326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.81x = 94,294,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,294,225.09/10,799.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.10

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