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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,965.70, 15,128.72 and 6,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,965.70, 15,128.72 and 6,247.24 is: 8,618.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,965.70 : 15,128.72 = 6,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,965.70/15,128.72 = 6,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,965.70x = 15,128.72 × 6,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,965.70x = 94,512,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,512,744.73/10,965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,618.94

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