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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,968.35, 15,135.31 and 6,717.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,968.35, 15,135.31 and 6,717.47 is: 9,269.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968.35 : 15,135.31 = 6,717.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968.35/15,135.31 = 6,717.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968.35x = 15,135.31 × 6,717.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968.35x = 101,670,980.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,670,980.34/10,968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.49

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