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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,877.70, 15,011.21 and 6,628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,877.70, 15,011.21 and 6,628.76 is: 9,147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,877.70 : 15,011.21 = 6,628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,877.70/15,011.21 = 6,628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,877.70x = 15,011.21 × 6,628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,877.70x = 99,505,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,505,600.20/10,877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.67

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