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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.96, 15,127.17 and 6,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.96, 15,127.17 and 6,246.01 is: 8,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.96 : 15,127.17 = 6,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.96/15,127.17 = 6,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.96x = 15,127.17 × 6,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.96x = 94,484,379.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,484,379.46/10,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.30

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