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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,934.24, 15,091.72 and 6,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,934.24, 15,091.72 and 6,952.24 is: 9,595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,934.24 : 15,091.72 = 6,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,934.24/15,091.72 = 6,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,934.24x = 15,091.72 × 6,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,934.24x = 104,921,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,921,259.45/10,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.66

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