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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.82, 15,125.94 and 6,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.82, 15,125.94 and 6,975.72 is: 9,633.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.82 : 15,125.94 = 6,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.82/15,125.94 = 6,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.82x = 15,125.94 × 6,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.82x = 105,514,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,514,322.18/10,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,633.53

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