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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.60, 15,127.38 and 6,181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.60, 15,127.38 and 6,181.50 is: 8,530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.60 : 15,127.38 = 6,181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.60/15,127.38 = 6,181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.60x = 15,127.38 × 6,181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.60x = 93,509,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,509,899.47/10,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.68

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