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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.02, 14,778.77 and 6,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.02, 14,778.77 and 6,672.44 is: 9,212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.02 : 14,778.77 = 6,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.02/14,778.77 = 6,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.02x = 14,778.77 × 6,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.02x = 98,610,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,610,348.84/10,704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.46

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