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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.13, 14,783.38 and 6,732.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.13, 14,783.38 and 6,732.94 is: 9,290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.13 : 14,783.38 = 6,732.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.13/14,783.38 = 6,732.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.13x = 14,783.38 × 6,732.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.13x = 99,535,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,535,610.54/10,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.13

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