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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,723.32, 14,805.39 and 6,696.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,723.32, 14,805.39 and 6,696.27 is: 9,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,723.32 : 14,805.39 = 6,696.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,723.32/14,805.39 = 6,696.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,723.32x = 14,805.39 × 6,696.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,723.32x = 99,140,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,140,888.90/10,723.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.35

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