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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,723.42, 14,796.57 and 6,741.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,723.42, 14,796.57 and 6,741.73 is: 9,302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,723.42 : 14,796.57 = 6,741.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,723.42/14,796.57 = 6,741.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,723.42x = 14,796.57 × 6,741.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,723.42x = 99,754,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,754,479.87/10,723.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.49

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