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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,503.63, 14,488.92 and 6,725.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,503.63, 14,488.92 and 6,725.43 is: 9,277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,503.63 : 14,488.92 = 6,725.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,503.63/14,488.92 = 6,725.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,503.63x = 14,488.92 × 6,725.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,503.63x = 97,444,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,444,217.24/10,503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.19

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