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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.64, 15,133.55 and 6,250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.64, 15,133.55 and 6,250.01 is: 8,624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.64 : 15,133.55 = 6,250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.64/15,133.55 = 6,250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.64x = 15,133.55 × 6,250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.64x = 94,584,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,584,731.92/10,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.77

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