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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.38, 15,133.32 and 6,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.38, 15,133.32 and 6,250.56 is: 8,625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.38 : 15,133.32 = 6,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.38/15,133.32 = 6,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.38x = 15,133.32 × 6,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.38x = 94,591,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,591,724.66/10,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.61

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