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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.72, 14,815.73 and 6,703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.72, 14,815.73 and 6,703.68 is: 9,255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.72 : 14,815.73 = 6,703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.72/14,815.73 = 6,703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.72x = 14,815.73 × 6,703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.72x = 99,319,964.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,319,964.81/10,730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.66

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