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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.34, 15,125.92 and 6,483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.34, 15,125.92 and 6,483.06 is: 8,947.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.34 : 15,125.92 = 6,483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.34/15,125.92 = 6,483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.34x = 15,125.92 × 6,483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.34x = 98,062,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,062,230.71/10,960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,947.01

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