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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,973.36, 15,141.12 and 6,257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,973.36, 15,141.12 and 6,257.52 is: 8,634.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,973.36 : 15,141.12 = 6,257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,973.36/15,141.12 = 6,257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,973.36x = 15,141.12 × 6,257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,973.36x = 94,745,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,745,861.22/10,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,634.17

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