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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,722.81, 14,804.70 and 6,695.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,722.81, 14,804.70 and 6,695.77 is: 9,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,722.81 : 14,804.70 = 6,695.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,722.81/14,804.70 = 6,695.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,722.81x = 14,804.70 × 6,695.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,722.81x = 99,128,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,128,866.12/10,722.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.67

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