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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.04, 15,149.58 and 6,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.04, 15,149.58 and 6,262 is: 8,642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.04 : 15,149.58 = 6,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.04/15,149.58 = 6,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.04x = 15,149.58 × 6,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.04x = 94,866,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,866,669.96/10,977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.28

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