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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,010.72, 15,189.14 and 6,970.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,010.72, 15,189.14 and 6,970.70 is: 9,615.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010.72 : 15,189.14 = 6,970.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010.72/15,189.14 = 6,970.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010.72x = 15,189.14 × 6,970.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010.72x = 105,878,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,878,879.68/11,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,615.98

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