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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.92, 15,127.10 and 6,245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.92, 15,127.10 and 6,245.48 is: 8,617.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.92 : 15,127.10 = 6,245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.92/15,127.10 = 6,245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.92x = 15,127.10 × 6,245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.92x = 94,476,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,476,000.51/10,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.78

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