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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.81, 14,801.94 and 6,693.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.81, 14,801.94 and 6,693.77 is: 9,241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.81 : 14,801.94 = 6,693.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.81/14,801.94 = 6,693.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.81x = 14,801.94 × 6,693.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.81x = 99,080,781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,080,781.91/10,720.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.92

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