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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.91, 15,131.85 and 6,249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.91, 15,131.85 and 6,249.09 is: 8,623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.91 : 15,131.85 = 6,249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.91/15,131.85 = 6,249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.91x = 15,131.85 × 6,249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.91x = 94,560,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,560,292.52/10,964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.90

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