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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.98, 15,126.44 and 6,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.98, 15,126.44 and 6,711.96 is: 9,262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.98 : 15,126.44 = 6,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.98/15,126.44 = 6,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.98x = 15,126.44 × 6,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.98x = 101,528,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,528,060.22/10,960.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.68

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