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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.14, 15,133.50 and 6,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.14, 15,133.50 and 6,250.32 is: 8,625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.14 : 15,133.50 = 6,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.14/15,133.50 = 6,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.14x = 15,133.50 × 6,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.14x = 94,589,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,589,217.72/10,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.57

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