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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.26, 14,802.57 and 6,750.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.26, 14,802.57 and 6,750.63 is: 9,313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.26 : 14,802.57 = 6,750.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.26/14,802.57 = 6,750.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.26x = 14,802.57 × 6,750.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.26x = 99,926,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,926,673.12/10,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,313.47

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