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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,978.74, 15,149.25 and 6,262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,978.74, 15,149.25 and 6,262.74 is: 8,641.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,978.74 : 15,149.25 = 6,262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,978.74/15,149.25 = 6,262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,978.74x = 15,149.25 × 6,262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,978.74x = 94,875,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,875,813.95/10,978.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.78

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