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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.48, 15,111.96 and 6,701.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.48, 15,111.96 and 6,701.46 is: 9,248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.48 : 15,111.96 = 6,701.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.48/15,111.96 = 6,701.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.48x = 15,111.96 × 6,701.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.48x = 101,272,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,272,195.46/10,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.20

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