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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.41, 15,126.95 and 6,486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.41, 15,126.95 and 6,486.35 is: 8,950.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.41 : 15,126.95 = 6,486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.41/15,126.95 = 6,486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.41x = 15,126.95 × 6,486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.41x = 98,118,632.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,118,632.71/10,962.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.47

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