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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.28, 15,130.62 and 6,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.28, 15,130.62 and 6,248.28 is: 8,622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.28 : 15,130.62 = 6,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.28/15,130.62 = 6,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.28x = 15,130.62 × 6,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.28x = 94,540,350.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,540,350.33/10,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.58

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