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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.68, 15,128.04 and 6,712.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.68, 15,128.04 and 6,712.72 is: 9,264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.68 : 15,128.04 = 6,712.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.68/15,128.04 = 6,712.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.68x = 15,128.04 × 6,712.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.68x = 101,550,296.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,550,296.67/10,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.12

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