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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.67, 15,111.94 and 6,476.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.67, 15,111.94 and 6,476.63 is: 8,937.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.67 : 15,111.94 = 6,476.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.67/15,111.94 = 6,476.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.67x = 15,111.94 × 6,476.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.67x = 97,874,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,874,489.84/10,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,937.76

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