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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.48, 14,809.19 and 6,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.48, 14,809.19 and 6,759.24 is: 9,327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.48 : 14,809.19 = 6,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.48/14,809.19 = 6,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.48x = 14,809.19 × 6,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.48x = 100,098,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,098,869.42/10,731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.59

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