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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,976.04, 15,148.20 and 6,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,976.04, 15,148.20 and 6,261 is: 8,640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,976.04 : 15,148.20 = 6,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,976.04/15,148.20 = 6,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,976.04x = 15,148.20 × 6,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,976.04x = 94,842,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,842,880.20/10,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.90

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