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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,970.98, 15,138.93 and 6,720.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,970.98, 15,138.93 and 6,720.10 is: 9,273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,970.98 : 15,138.93 = 6,720.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,970.98/15,138.93 = 6,720.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,970.98x = 15,138.93 × 6,720.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,970.98x = 101,735,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,735,123.49/10,970.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.11

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