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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.83, 15,130.02 and 6,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.83, 15,130.02 and 6,248.13 is: 8,622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.83 : 15,130.02 = 6,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.83/15,130.02 = 6,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.83x = 15,130.02 × 6,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.83x = 94,534,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,534,331.86/10,963.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.38

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