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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,690.70, 14,758.44 and 6,714.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,690.70, 14,758.44 and 6,714.01 is: 9,268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,690.70 : 14,758.44 = 6,714.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,690.70/14,758.44 = 6,714.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,690.70x = 14,758.44 × 6,714.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,690.70x = 99,088,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,088,224.00/10,690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.64

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