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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.70, 15,131.67 and 6,248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.70, 15,131.67 and 6,248.22 is: 8,622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.70 : 15,131.67 = 6,248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.70/15,131.67 = 6,248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.70x = 15,131.67 × 6,248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.70x = 94,546,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,546,003.13/10,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.76

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