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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.68, 15,130.66 and 6,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.68, 15,130.66 and 6,487.40 is: 8,952.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.68 : 15,130.66 = 6,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.68/15,130.66 = 6,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.68x = 15,130.66 × 6,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.68x = 98,158,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,158,643.68/10,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,952.26

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