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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,979.91, 15,150.78 and 6,199.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,979.91, 15,150.78 and 6,199.07 is: 8,553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,979.91 : 15,150.78 = 6,199.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,979.91/15,150.78 = 6,199.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,979.91x = 15,150.78 × 6,199.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,979.91x = 93,920,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,920,670.02/10,979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,553.87

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