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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.63, 15,125.66 and 6,244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.63, 15,125.66 and 6,244.91 is: 8,617.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.63 : 15,125.66 = 6,244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.63/15,125.66 = 6,244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.63x = 15,125.66 × 6,244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.63x = 94,458,385.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,458,385.39/10,960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.97

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