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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.60, 15,128.76 and 6,182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.60, 15,128.76 and 6,182.50 is: 8,532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.60 : 15,128.76 = 6,182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.60/15,128.76 = 6,182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.60x = 15,128.76 × 6,182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.60x = 93,533,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,533,558.70/10,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.06

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