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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.01, 15,119.46 and 6,709.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.01, 15,119.46 and 6,709.23 is: 9,262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.01 : 15,119.46 = 6,709.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.01/15,119.46 = 6,709.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.01x = 15,119.46 × 6,709.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.01x = 101,439,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,439,934.62/10,952.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.22

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