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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.44, 15,130.98 and 6,771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.44, 15,130.98 and 6,771.12 is: 9,347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.44 : 15,130.98 = 6,771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.44/15,130.98 = 6,771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.44x = 15,130.98 × 6,771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.44x = 102,453,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,453,681.30/10,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.59

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