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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.44, 15,130.92 and 6,248.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.44, 15,130.92 and 6,248.71 is: 8,623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.44 : 15,130.92 = 6,248.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.44/15,130.92 = 6,248.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.44x = 15,130.92 × 6,248.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.44x = 94,548,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,548,731.11/10,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.22

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