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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,947.90, 15,107.88 and 6,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,947.90, 15,107.88 and 6,232.08 is: 8,600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,947.90 : 15,107.88 = 6,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,947.90/15,107.88 = 6,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,947.90x = 15,107.88 × 6,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,947.90x = 94,153,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,153,516.79/10,947.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.14

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