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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,968.96, 15,136.83 and 6,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,968.96, 15,136.83 and 6,253.02 is: 8,628.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968.96 : 15,136.83 = 6,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968.96/15,136.83 = 6,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968.96x = 15,136.83 × 6,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968.96x = 94,650,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,650,900.73/10,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.98

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