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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,968.13, 15,135.64 and 6,253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,968.13, 15,135.64 and 6,253.93 is: 8,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968.13 : 15,135.64 = 6,253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968.13/15,135.64 = 6,253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968.13x = 15,135.64 × 6,253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968.13x = 94,657,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,657,233.07/10,968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.21

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