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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,693.39, 14,762.15 and 6,716.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,693.39, 14,762.15 and 6,716.69 is: 9,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,693.39 : 14,762.15 = 6,716.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,693.39/14,762.15 = 6,716.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,693.39x = 14,762.15 × 6,716.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,693.39x = 99,152,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,152,785.28/10,693.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.34

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