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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,978.92, 15,152.34 and 6,264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,978.92, 15,152.34 and 6,264.12 is: 8,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,978.92 : 15,152.34 = 6,264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,978.92/15,152.34 = 6,264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,978.92x = 15,152.34 × 6,264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,978.92x = 94,916,076.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,916,076.04/10,978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.30

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