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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.62, 14,802.37 and 6,305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.62, 14,802.37 and 6,305.94 is: 8,699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.62 : 14,802.37 = 6,305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.62/14,802.37 = 6,305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.62x = 14,802.37 × 6,305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.62x = 93,342,857.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,342,857.08/10,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,699.55

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