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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.74, 15,126.39 and 6,710.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.74, 15,126.39 and 6,710.37 is: 9,258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.74 : 15,126.39 = 6,710.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.74/15,126.39 = 6,710.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.74x = 15,126.39 × 6,710.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.74x = 101,503,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,503,673.66/10,963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.12

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