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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.13, 15,108.52 and 6,473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.13, 15,108.52 and 6,473.73 is: 8,930.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.13 : 15,108.52 = 6,473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.13/15,108.52 = 6,473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.13x = 15,108.52 × 6,473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.13x = 97,808,479.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,808,479.18/10,952.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.54

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