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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.63, 15,175.99 and 6,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.63, 15,175.99 and 6,746.32 is: 9,307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.63 : 15,175.99 = 6,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.63/15,175.99 = 6,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.63x = 15,175.99 × 6,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.63x = 102,382,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,382,084.86/10,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.78

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