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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.31, 15,130.73 and 6,249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.31, 15,130.73 and 6,249.33 is: 8,625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.31 : 15,130.73 = 6,249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.31/15,130.73 = 6,249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.31x = 15,130.73 × 6,249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.31x = 94,556,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,556,924.91/10,962.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.64

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