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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,965.38, 15,133.13 and 6,250.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,965.38, 15,133.13 and 6,250.57 is: 8,626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,965.38 : 15,133.13 = 6,250.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,965.38/15,133.13 = 6,250.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,965.38x = 15,133.13 × 6,250.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,965.38x = 94,590,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,590,642.74/10,965.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.30

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