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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.32, 15,161.90 and 7,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.32, 15,161.90 and 7,016.60 is: 9,675.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.32 : 15,161.90 = 7,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.32/15,161.90 = 7,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.32x = 15,161.90 × 7,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.32x = 106,384,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,384,987.54/10,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.48

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