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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.29, 15,148.91 and 6,261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.29, 15,148.91 and 6,261.47 is: 8,640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.29 : 15,148.91 = 6,261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.29/15,148.91 = 6,261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.29x = 15,148.91 × 6,261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.29x = 94,854,385.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,854,385.41/10,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.97

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