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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.09, 14,801.45 and 6,749.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.09, 14,801.45 and 6,749.61 is: 9,314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.09 : 14,801.45 = 6,749.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.09/14,801.45 = 6,749.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.09x = 14,801.45 × 6,749.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.09x = 99,903,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,903,981.19/10,725.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.98

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