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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.52, 15,134.28 and 6,250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.52, 15,134.28 and 6,250.92 is: 8,625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.52 : 15,134.28 = 6,250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.52/15,134.28 = 6,250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.52x = 15,134.28 × 6,250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.52x = 94,603,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,603,173.54/10,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.76

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