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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.97, 14,817.46 and 6,704.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.97, 14,817.46 and 6,704.93 is: 9,257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.97 : 14,817.46 = 6,704.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.97/14,817.46 = 6,704.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.97x = 14,817.46 × 6,704.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.97x = 99,350,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,350,032.08/10,731.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.39

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