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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.98, 15,130.29 and 6,248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.98, 15,130.29 and 6,248.25 is: 8,622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.98 : 15,130.29 = 6,248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.98/15,130.29 = 6,248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.98x = 15,130.29 × 6,248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.98x = 94,537,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,537,834.49/10,963.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.58

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