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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729, 14,802.76 and 6,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729, 14,802.76 and 6,754.08 is: 9,318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729 : 14,802.76 = 6,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729/14,802.76 = 6,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729x = 14,802.76 × 6,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729x = 99,979,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,979,025.26/10,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,318.58

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