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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.50, 15,113.61 and 6,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.50, 15,113.61 and 6,236.22 is: 8,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.50 : 15,113.61 = 6,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.50/15,113.61 = 6,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.50x = 15,113.61 × 6,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.50x = 94,251,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,251,796.95/10,951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.29

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