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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,724.56, 14,803.32 and 6,693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,724.56, 14,803.32 and 6,693.28 is: 9,238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,724.56 : 14,803.32 = 6,693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,724.56/14,803.32 = 6,693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,724.56x = 14,803.32 × 6,693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,724.56x = 99,082,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,082,765.69/10,724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.87

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