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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,993.59, 15,160.28 and 7,215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,993.59, 15,160.28 and 7,215.53 is: 9,950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,993.59 : 15,160.28 = 7,215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,993.59/15,160.28 = 7,215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,993.59x = 15,160.28 × 7,215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,993.59x = 109,389,343.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,389,343.27/10,993.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.28

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