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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.32, 14,810.91 and 6,700.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.32, 14,810.91 and 6,700.27 is: 9,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.32 : 14,810.91 = 6,700.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.32/14,810.91 = 6,700.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.32x = 14,810.91 × 6,700.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.32x = 99,237,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,237,095.95/10,727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.87

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