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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,958.86, 15,127.32 and 6,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,958.86, 15,127.32 and 6,484.24 is: 8,950.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,958.86 : 15,127.32 = 6,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,958.86/15,127.32 = 6,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,958.86x = 15,127.32 × 6,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,958.86x = 98,089,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,089,173.44/10,958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.67

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