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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.96, 15,126.06 and 6,245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.96, 15,126.06 and 6,245.14 is: 8,618.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.96 : 15,126.06 = 6,245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.96/15,126.06 = 6,245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.96x = 15,126.06 × 6,245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.96x = 94,464,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,464,362.35/10,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,618.26

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