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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,979.78, 15,150.90 and 6,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,979.78, 15,150.90 and 6,503.72 is: 8,974.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,979.78 : 15,150.90 = 6,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,979.78/15,150.90 = 6,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,979.78x = 15,150.90 × 6,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,979.78x = 98,537,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,537,211.35/10,979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,974.42

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