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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.08, 14,762.58 and 6,925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.08, 14,762.58 and 6,925.48 is: 9,553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.08 : 14,762.58 = 6,925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.08/14,762.58 = 6,925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.08x = 14,762.58 × 6,925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.08x = 102,237,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,237,952.54/10,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.98

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