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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.86, 15,072.03 and 6,725.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.86, 15,072.03 and 6,725.82 is: 9,279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.86 : 15,072.03 = 6,725.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.86/15,072.03 = 6,725.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.86x = 15,072.03 × 6,725.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.86x = 101,371,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,371,760.81/10,924.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.00

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