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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,955.06, 15,118.62 and 6,763.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,955.06, 15,118.62 and 6,763.38 is: 9,333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,955.06 : 15,118.62 = 6,763.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,955.06/15,118.62 = 6,763.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,955.06x = 15,118.62 × 6,763.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,955.06x = 102,252,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,252,972.14/10,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.86

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