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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.88, 15,120.23 and 7,185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.88, 15,120.23 and 7,185.69 is: 9,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.88 : 15,120.23 = 7,185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.88/15,120.23 = 7,185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.88x = 15,120.23 × 7,185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.88x = 108,649,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,649,285.51/10,963.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.75

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