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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,969.38, 15,137.37 and 6,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,969.38, 15,137.37 and 6,255.18 is: 8,631.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,969.38 : 15,137.37 = 6,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,969.38/15,137.37 = 6,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,969.38x = 15,137.37 × 6,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,969.38x = 94,686,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,686,974.08/10,969.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.93

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