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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,968.97, 15,136.17 and 6,718.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,968.97, 15,136.17 and 6,718.09 is: 9,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968.97 : 15,136.17 = 6,718.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968.97/15,136.17 = 6,718.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968.97x = 15,136.17 × 6,718.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968.97x = 101,686,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,686,152.32/10,968.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.35

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