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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.34, 14,773.93 and 6,936.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.34, 14,773.93 and 6,936.30 is: 9,569.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.34 : 14,773.93 = 6,936.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.34/14,773.93 = 6,936.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.34x = 14,773.93 × 6,936.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.34x = 102,476,393.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,476,393.32/10,708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,569.78

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