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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.19, 15,115.05 and 6,973.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.19, 15,115.05 and 6,973.02 is: 9,623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.19 : 15,115.05 = 6,973.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.19/15,115.05 = 6,973.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.19x = 15,115.05 × 6,973.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.19x = 105,397,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,397,545.95/10,952.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,623.42

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