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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.57, 15,126.93 and 6,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.57, 15,126.93 and 6,245.88 is: 8,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.57 : 15,126.93 = 6,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.57/15,126.93 = 6,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.57x = 15,126.93 × 6,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.57x = 94,480,989.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,480,989.55/10,961.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.30

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