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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.30, 15,114.36 and 6,236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.30, 15,114.36 and 6,236.02 is: 8,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.30 : 15,114.36 = 6,236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.30/15,114.36 = 6,236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.30x = 15,114.36 × 6,236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.30x = 94,253,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,253,451.25/10,951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.60

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