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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.60, 15,111.90 and 6,235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.60, 15,111.90 and 6,235.14 is: 8,604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.60 : 15,111.90 = 6,235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.60/15,111.90 = 6,235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.60x = 15,111.90 × 6,235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.60x = 94,224,812.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,224,812.17/10,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.53

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