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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,979.36, 15,151.74 and 6,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,979.36, 15,151.74 and 6,503 is: 8,974.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,979.36 : 15,151.74 = 6,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,979.36/15,151.74 = 6,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,979.36x = 15,151.74 × 6,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,979.36x = 98,531,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,531,765.22/10,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,974.27

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