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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,913.63, 15,060.01 and 6,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,913.63, 15,060.01 and 6,197 is: 8,551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,913.63 : 15,060.01 = 6,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,913.63/15,060.01 = 6,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,913.63x = 15,060.01 × 6,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,913.63x = 93,326,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,326,850.99/10,913.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,551.40

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