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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.56, 15,127.02 and 6,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.56, 15,127.02 and 6,483.96 is: 8,948.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.56 : 15,127.02 = 6,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.56/15,127.02 = 6,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.56x = 15,127.02 × 6,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.56x = 98,082,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,082,992.60/10,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.72

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