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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,989.93, 15,173.10 and 7,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,989.93, 15,173.10 and 7,219.80 is: 9,967.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,989.93 : 15,173.10 = 7,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,989.93/15,173.10 = 7,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,989.93x = 15,173.10 × 7,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,989.93x = 109,546,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,546,747.38/10,989.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,967.92

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