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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.27, 15,128.18 and 6,486.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.27, 15,128.18 and 6,486.15 is: 8,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.27 : 15,128.18 = 6,486.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.27/15,128.18 = 6,486.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.27x = 15,128.18 × 6,486.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.27x = 98,123,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,123,644.71/10,963.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.22

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