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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.02, 15,126.47 and 6,484.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.02, 15,126.47 and 6,484.89 is: 8,948.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.02 : 15,126.47 = 6,484.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.02/15,126.47 = 6,484.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.02x = 15,126.47 × 6,484.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.02x = 98,093,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,093,461.61/10,962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.49

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