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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,965.56, 15,132.57 and 6,250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,965.56, 15,132.57 and 6,250.14 is: 8,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,965.56 : 15,132.57 = 6,250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,965.56/15,132.57 = 6,250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,965.56x = 15,132.57 × 6,250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,965.56x = 94,580,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,580,681.06/10,965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.25

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