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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.49, 15,139.98 and 7,190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.49, 15,139.98 and 7,190.73 is: 9,926.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.49 : 15,139.98 = 7,190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.49/15,139.98 = 7,190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.49x = 15,139.98 × 7,190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.49x = 108,867,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,867,508.39/10,967.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.38

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