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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.59, 15,139.46 and 7,198.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.59, 15,139.46 and 7,198.97 is: 9,930.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.59 : 15,139.46 = 7,198.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.59/15,139.46 = 7,198.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.59x = 15,139.46 × 7,198.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.59x = 108,988,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,988,406.66/10,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.07

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