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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.35, 15,145.83 and 6,259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.35, 15,145.83 and 6,259.71 is: 8,638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.35 : 15,145.83 = 6,259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.35/15,145.83 = 6,259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.35x = 15,145.83 × 6,259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.35x = 94,808,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,808,503.51/10,975.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.31

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