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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,702.02, 14,770.52 and 6,723.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,702.02, 14,770.52 and 6,723.71 is: 9,279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,702.02 : 14,770.52 = 6,723.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,702.02/14,770.52 = 6,723.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,702.02x = 14,770.52 × 6,723.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,702.02x = 99,312,693.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,312,693.03/10,702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.81

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