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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.69, 14,855.74 and 6,731.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.69, 14,855.74 and 6,731.75 is: 9,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.69 : 14,855.74 = 6,731.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.69/14,855.74 = 6,731.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.69x = 14,855.74 × 6,731.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.69x = 100,005,148.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,005,148.05/10,767.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.52

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