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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,958.53, 15,122.73 and 6,178.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,958.53, 15,122.73 and 6,178.99 is: 8,526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,958.53 : 15,122.73 = 6,178.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,958.53/15,122.73 = 6,178.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,958.53x = 15,122.73 × 6,178.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,958.53x = 93,443,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,443,159.64/10,958.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.98

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