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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,762.92, 14,853.51 and 6,729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,762.92, 14,853.51 and 6,729.12 is: 9,286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,762.92 : 14,853.51 = 6,729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,762.92/14,853.51 = 6,729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,762.92x = 14,853.51 × 6,729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,762.92x = 99,951,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,951,051.21/10,762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.61

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