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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,979.68, 15,154.80 and 6,732.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,979.68, 15,154.80 and 6,732.16 is: 9,292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,979.68 : 15,154.80 = 6,732.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,979.68/15,154.80 = 6,732.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,979.68x = 15,154.80 × 6,732.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,979.68x = 102,024,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,024,538.37/10,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.12

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