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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,949.84, 15,104.52 and 6,962.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,949.84, 15,104.52 and 6,962.96 is: 9,604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,949.84 : 15,104.52 = 6,962.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,949.84/15,104.52 = 6,962.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,949.84x = 15,104.52 × 6,962.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,949.84x = 105,172,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,172,168.58/10,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,604.90

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