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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,709.28, 14,790.60 and 6,931.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,709.28, 14,790.60 and 6,931.44 is: 9,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,709.28 : 14,790.60 = 6,931.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,709.28/14,790.60 = 6,931.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,709.28x = 14,790.60 × 6,931.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,709.28x = 102,520,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,520,156.46/10,709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.02

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