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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.92, 15,146.06 and 6,726.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.92, 15,146.06 and 6,726.79 is: 9,280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.92 : 15,146.06 = 6,726.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.92/15,146.06 = 6,726.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.92x = 15,146.06 × 6,726.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.92x = 101,884,343.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,884,343.90/10,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.84

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