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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.32, 14,809.53 and 6,699.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.32, 14,809.53 and 6,699.27 is: 9,249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.32 : 14,809.53 = 6,699.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.32/14,809.53 = 6,699.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.32x = 14,809.53 × 6,699.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.32x = 99,213,040.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,213,040.04/10,726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.49

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