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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.53, 14,802.44 and 6,693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.53, 14,802.44 and 6,693.98 is: 9,235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.53 : 14,802.44 = 6,693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.53/14,802.44 = 6,693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.53x = 14,802.44 × 6,693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.53x = 99,087,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,087,237.31/10,729.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.00

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