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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,696.62, 14,762.43 and 6,720.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,696.62, 14,762.43 and 6,720.78 is: 9,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,696.62 : 14,762.43 = 6,720.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,696.62/14,762.43 = 6,720.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,696.62x = 14,762.43 × 6,720.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,696.62x = 99,215,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,215,044.30/10,696.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.36

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