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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,972.77, 15,136.25 and 6,725.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,972.77, 15,136.25 and 6,725.89 is: 9,277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,972.77 : 15,136.25 = 6,725.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,972.77/15,136.25 = 6,725.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,972.77x = 15,136.25 × 6,725.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,972.77x = 101,804,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,804,690.50/10,972.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.94

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