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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.31, 14,801.25 and 6,693.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.31, 14,801.25 and 6,693.27 is: 9,241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.31 : 14,801.25 = 6,693.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.31/14,801.25 = 6,693.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.31x = 14,801.25 × 6,693.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.31x = 99,068,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,068,762.59/10,720.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.23

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