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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,965.78, 15,132.51 and 6,249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,965.78, 15,132.51 and 6,249.96 is: 8,624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,965.78 : 15,132.51 = 6,249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,965.78/15,132.51 = 6,249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,965.78x = 15,132.51 × 6,249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,965.78x = 94,577,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,577,582.20/10,965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.79

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