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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,978.32, 15,149.94 and 6,262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,978.32, 15,149.94 and 6,262.68 is: 8,642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,978.32 : 15,149.94 = 6,262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,978.32/15,149.94 = 6,262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,978.32x = 15,149.94 × 6,262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,978.32x = 94,879,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,879,226.24/10,978.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.42

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