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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.76, 15,131.70 and 6,490.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.76, 15,131.70 and 6,490.76 is: 8,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.76 : 15,131.70 = 6,490.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.76/15,131.70 = 6,490.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.76x = 15,131.70 × 6,490.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.76x = 98,216,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,216,233.09/10,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.81

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