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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.28, 15,129.76 and 6,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.28, 15,129.76 and 6,183.96 is: 8,533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.28 : 15,129.76 = 6,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.28/15,129.76 = 6,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.28x = 15,129.76 × 6,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.28x = 93,561,830.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,561,830.65/10,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.33

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