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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674, 14,725.68 and 7,090.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674, 14,725.68 and 7,090.68 is: 9,782.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674 : 14,725.68 = 7,090.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674/14,725.68 = 7,090.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674x = 14,725.68 × 7,090.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674x = 104,415,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,415,084.66/10,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,782.19

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