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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,895.30, 15,031.82 and 6,918.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,895.30, 15,031.82 and 6,918.71 is: 9,545.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,895.30 : 15,031.82 = 6,918.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,895.30/15,031.82 = 6,918.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,895.30x = 15,031.82 × 6,918.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,895.30x = 104,000,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,000,693.60/10,895.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.46

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