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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.89, 15,112.22 and 6,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.89, 15,112.22 and 6,235.16 is: 8,604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.89 : 15,112.22 = 6,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.89/15,112.22 = 6,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.89x = 15,112.22 × 6,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.89x = 94,227,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,227,002.92/10,950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.51

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