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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.66, 14,789.10 and 6,943.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.66, 14,789.10 and 6,943.15 is: 9,572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.66 : 14,789.10 = 6,943.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.66/14,789.10 = 6,943.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.66x = 14,789.10 × 6,943.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.66x = 102,682,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,682,939.67/10,726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,572.69

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