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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.35, 15,134.79 and 6,251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.35, 15,134.79 and 6,251.71 is: 8,627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.35 : 15,134.79 = 6,251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.35/15,134.79 = 6,251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.35x = 15,134.79 × 6,251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.35x = 94,618,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,618,317.99/10,967.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.27

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