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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.19, 15,128.51 and 6,986.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.19, 15,128.51 and 6,986.39 is: 9,638.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.19 : 15,128.51 = 6,986.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.19/15,128.51 = 6,986.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.19x = 15,128.51 × 6,986.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.19x = 105,693,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,693,560.40/10,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,638.13

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