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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.52, 15,126.08 and 6,710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.52, 15,126.08 and 6,710.16 is: 9,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.52 : 15,126.08 = 6,710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.52/15,126.08 = 6,710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.52x = 15,126.08 × 6,710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.52x = 101,498,416.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,498,416.97/10,963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.83

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