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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.47, 15,113.01 and 6,235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.47, 15,113.01 and 6,235.75 is: 8,605.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.47 : 15,113.01 = 6,235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.47/15,113.01 = 6,235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.47x = 15,113.01 × 6,235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.47x = 94,240,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,240,994.38/10,951.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.33

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