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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,989.82, 15,165.22 and 6,797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,989.82, 15,165.22 and 6,797.26 is: 9,379.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,989.82 : 15,165.22 = 6,797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,989.82/15,165.22 = 6,797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,989.82x = 15,165.22 × 6,797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,989.82x = 103,081,943.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,081,943.30/10,989.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.77

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