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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.82, 15,128.51 and 6,715.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.82, 15,128.51 and 6,715.67 is: 9,268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.82 : 15,128.51 = 6,715.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.82/15,128.51 = 6,715.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.82x = 15,128.51 × 6,715.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.82x = 101,597,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,597,971.53/10,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.35

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