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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.82, 15,134.67 and 6,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.82, 15,134.67 and 6,251.10 is: 8,625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.82 : 15,134.67 = 6,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.82/15,134.67 = 6,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.82x = 15,134.67 × 6,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.82x = 94,608,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,608,335.64/10,967.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.99

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