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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.90, 15,112.02 and 6,235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.90, 15,112.02 and 6,235.08 is: 8,604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.90 : 15,112.02 = 6,235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.90/15,112.02 = 6,235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.90x = 15,112.02 × 6,235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.90x = 94,224,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,224,653.66/10,950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.28

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