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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.32, 15,234.96 and 7,968.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.32, 15,234.96 and 7,968.56 is: 11,936.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.32 : 15,234.96 = 7,968.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.32/15,234.96 = 7,968.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.32x = 15,234.96 × 7,968.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.32x = 121,400,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,400,692.86/10,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,936.76

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