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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.52, 15,123.32 and 6,708.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.52, 15,123.32 and 6,708.15 is: 9,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.52 : 15,123.32 = 6,708.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.52/15,123.32 = 6,708.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.52x = 15,123.32 × 6,708.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.52x = 101,449,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,449,465.52/10,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.05

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