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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,947.72, 15,107.87 and 6,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,947.72, 15,107.87 and 6,232 is: 8,600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,947.72 : 15,107.87 = 6,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,947.72/15,107.87 = 6,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,947.72x = 15,107.87 × 6,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,947.72x = 94,152,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,152,245.84/10,947.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.17

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