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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.40, 14,720.82 and 6,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.40, 14,720.82 and 6,892.72 is: 9,510.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.40 : 14,720.82 = 6,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.40/14,720.82 = 6,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.40x = 14,720.82 × 6,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.40x = 101,466,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,466,416.83/10,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.04

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