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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.62, 15,130.78 and 6,249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.62, 15,130.78 and 6,249.42 is: 8,624.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.62 : 15,130.78 = 6,249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.62/15,130.78 = 6,249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.62x = 15,130.78 × 6,249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.62x = 94,558,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,558,599.15/10,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.76

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