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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.63, 15,130.41 and 6,184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.63, 15,130.41 and 6,184.04 is: 8,535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.63 : 15,130.41 = 6,184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.63/15,130.41 = 6,184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.63x = 15,130.41 × 6,184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.63x = 93,566,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,566,985.00/10,962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.09

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