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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.36, 15,127.02 and 6,711.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.36, 15,127.02 and 6,711.93 is: 9,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.36 : 15,127.02 = 6,711.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.36/15,127.02 = 6,711.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.36x = 15,127.02 × 6,711.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.36x = 101,531,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,531,499.35/10,962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.83

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