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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,968.30, 15,129.29 and 7,191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,968.30, 15,129.29 and 7,191.71 is: 9,919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968.30 : 15,129.29 = 7,191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968.30/15,129.29 = 7,191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968.30x = 15,129.29 × 7,191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968.30x = 108,805,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,805,468.05/10,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.99

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