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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.62, 15,047.13 and 6,713.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.62, 15,047.13 and 6,713.38 is: 9,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.62 : 15,047.13 = 6,713.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.62/15,047.13 = 6,713.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.62x = 15,047.13 × 6,713.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.62x = 101,017,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,017,101.60/10,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.25

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