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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.39, 14,809.68 and 7,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.39, 14,809.68 and 7,329.50 is: 10,118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.39 : 14,809.68 = 7,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.39/14,809.68 = 7,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.39x = 14,809.68 × 7,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.39x = 108,547,586.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,547,586.58/10,727.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,118.74

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