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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.63, 15,133.57 and 6,252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.63, 15,133.57 and 6,252.43 is: 8,628.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.63 : 15,133.57 = 6,252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.63/15,133.57 = 6,252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.63x = 15,133.57 × 6,252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.63x = 94,621,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,621,587.08/10,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.14

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