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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,993, 15,164.40 and 7,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,993, 15,164.40 and 7,007.80 is: 9,666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,993 : 15,164.40 = 7,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,993/15,164.40 = 7,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,993x = 15,164.40 × 7,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,993x = 106,269,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,269,082.32/10,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.98

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