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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,989.84, 15,168.33 and 7,166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,989.84, 15,168.33 and 7,166.25 is: 9,890.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,989.84 : 15,168.33 = 7,166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,989.84/15,168.33 = 7,166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,989.84x = 15,168.33 × 7,166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,989.84x = 108,700,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,700,009.03/10,989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.96

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