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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.96, 15,125.46 and 6,482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.96, 15,125.46 and 6,482.12 is: 8,944.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.96 : 15,125.46 = 6,482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.96/15,125.46 = 6,482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.96x = 15,125.46 × 6,482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.96x = 98,045,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,045,046.78/10,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.12

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