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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.64, 15,134.92 and 6,251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.64, 15,134.92 and 6,251.01 is: 8,626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.64 : 15,134.92 = 6,251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.64/15,134.92 = 6,251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.64x = 15,134.92 × 6,251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.64x = 94,608,536.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,608,536.27/10,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.15

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