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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,724.67, 14,798.30 and 6,742.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,724.67, 14,798.30 and 6,742.98 is: 9,304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,724.67 : 14,798.30 = 6,742.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,724.67/14,798.30 = 6,742.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,724.67x = 14,798.30 × 6,742.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,724.67x = 99,784,607.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,784,607.22/10,724.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,304.21

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