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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,971.36, 15,138.24 and 6,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,971.36, 15,138.24 and 6,254.40 is: 8,629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,971.36 : 15,138.24 = 6,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,971.36/15,138.24 = 6,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,971.36x = 15,138.24 × 6,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,971.36x = 94,680,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,680,608.26/10,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,629.80

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