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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.09, 15,172.49 and 6,802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.09, 15,172.49 and 6,802.53 is: 9,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.09 : 15,172.49 = 6,802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.09/15,172.49 = 6,802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.09x = 15,172.49 × 6,802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.09x = 103,211,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,211,284.39/10,995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.03

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