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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.79, 15,913.53 and 6,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.79, 15,913.53 and 6,918.80 is: 10,359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.79 : 15,913.53 = 6,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.79/15,913.53 = 6,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.79x = 15,913.53 × 6,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.79x = 110,102,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,102,451.80/10,627.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,359.87

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