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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.50, 15,112.23 and 6,235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.50, 15,112.23 and 6,235.22 is: 8,604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.50 : 15,112.23 = 6,235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.50/15,112.23 = 6,235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.50x = 15,112.23 × 6,235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.50x = 94,228,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,228,078.74/10,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.91

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