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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.29, 15,121.03 and 6,707.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.29, 15,121.03 and 6,707.93 is: 9,254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.29 : 15,121.03 = 6,707.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.29/15,121.03 = 6,707.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.29x = 15,121.03 × 6,707.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.29x = 101,430,810.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,430,810.77/10,960.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.39

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