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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.92, 15,115.58 and 6,702.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.92, 15,115.58 and 6,702.65 is: 9,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.92 : 15,115.58 = 6,702.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.92/15,115.58 = 6,702.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.92x = 15,115.58 × 6,702.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.92x = 101,314,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,314,415.01/10,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.99

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