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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.72, 15,109.30 and 6,975.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.72, 15,109.30 and 6,975.91 is: 9,615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.72 : 15,109.30 = 6,975.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.72/15,109.30 = 6,975.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.72x = 15,109.30 × 6,975.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.72x = 105,401,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,401,116.96/10,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,615.38

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