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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,969.98, 15,138.86 and 6,720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,969.98, 15,138.86 and 6,720.96 is: 9,275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,969.98 : 15,138.86 = 6,720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,969.98/15,138.86 = 6,720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,969.98x = 15,138.86 × 6,720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,969.98x = 101,747,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,747,672.51/10,969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.10

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