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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,976.40, 15,143.36 and 6,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,976.40, 15,143.36 and 6,996.60 is: 9,652.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,976.40 : 15,143.36 = 6,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,976.40/15,143.36 = 6,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,976.40x = 15,143.36 × 6,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,976.40x = 105,951,997.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,951,997.59/10,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,652.71

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