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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,733.72, 14,819.96 and 6,702.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,733.72, 14,819.96 and 6,702.14 is: 9,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,733.72 : 14,819.96 = 6,702.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,733.72/14,819.96 = 6,702.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,733.72x = 14,819.96 × 6,702.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,733.72x = 99,325,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,325,500.52/10,733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.60

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