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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.92, 15,146.73 and 6,260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.92, 15,146.73 and 6,260.19 is: 8,639.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.92 : 15,146.73 = 6,260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.92/15,146.73 = 6,260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.92x = 15,146.73 × 6,260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.92x = 94,821,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,821,407.68/10,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.04

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