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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.51, 15,131.03 and 6,248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.51, 15,131.03 and 6,248.82 is: 8,623.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.51 : 15,131.03 = 6,248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.51/15,131.03 = 6,248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.51x = 15,131.03 × 6,248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.51x = 94,551,051.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,551,051.64/10,964.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.38

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