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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.73, 14,997.96 and 6,875.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.73, 14,997.96 and 6,875.69 is: 10,306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.73 : 14,997.96 = 6,875.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.73/14,997.96 = 6,875.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.73x = 14,997.96 × 6,875.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.73x = 103,121,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,121,248.60/10,005.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,306.22

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