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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,968.66, 15,137.01 and 6,253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,968.66, 15,137.01 and 6,253.38 is: 8,629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968.66 : 15,137.01 = 6,253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968.66/15,137.01 = 6,253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968.66x = 15,137.01 × 6,253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968.66x = 94,657,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,657,475.59/10,968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,629.81

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