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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.56, 15,127.44 and 6,183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.56, 15,127.44 and 6,183.92 is: 8,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.56 : 15,127.44 = 6,183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.56/15,127.44 = 6,183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.56x = 15,127.44 × 6,183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.56x = 93,546,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,546,878.76/10,964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.75

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