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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.02, 14,773.28 and 6,725.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.02, 14,773.28 and 6,725.72 is: 9,282.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.02 : 14,773.28 = 6,725.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.02/14,773.28 = 6,725.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.02x = 14,773.28 × 6,725.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.02x = 99,360,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,360,944.76/10,704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.58

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