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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,979.28, 15,153.19 and 6,732.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,979.28, 15,153.19 and 6,732.70 is: 9,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,979.28 : 15,153.19 = 6,732.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,979.28/15,153.19 = 6,732.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,979.28x = 15,153.19 × 6,732.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,979.28x = 102,021,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,021,827.60/10,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.21

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