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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.86, 15,148.30 and 6,196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.86, 15,148.30 and 6,196.26 is: 8,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.86 : 15,148.30 = 6,196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.86/15,148.30 = 6,196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.86x = 15,148.30 × 6,196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.86x = 93,862,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,862,805.36/10,975.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,551.75

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