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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.05, 15,133.19 and 6,250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.05, 15,133.19 and 6,250.41 is: 8,625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.05 : 15,133.19 = 6,250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.05/15,133.19 = 6,250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.05x = 15,133.19 × 6,250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.05x = 94,588,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,588,642.11/10,966.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.59

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