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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,109.38, 15,309.83 and 7,960.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,109.38, 15,309.83 and 7,960.10 is: 10,969.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,109.38 : 15,309.83 = 7,960.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,109.38/15,309.83 = 7,960.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,109.38x = 15,309.83 × 7,960.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,109.38x = 121,867,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,867,777.78/11,109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.81

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