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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.22, 15,134.72 and 6,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.22, 15,134.72 and 6,251.54 is: 8,627.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.22 : 15,134.72 = 6,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.22/15,134.72 = 6,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.22x = 15,134.72 × 6,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.22x = 94,615,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,615,200.54/10,967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.09

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