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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.72, 15,108.30 and 6,231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.72, 15,108.30 and 6,231.66 is: 8,597.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.72 : 15,108.30 = 6,231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.72/15,108.30 = 6,231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.72x = 15,108.30 × 6,231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.72x = 94,149,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,149,788.78/10,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,597.59

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