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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.59, 15,113.34 and 6,235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.59, 15,113.34 and 6,235.89 is: 8,605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.59 : 15,113.34 = 6,235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.59/15,113.34 = 6,235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.59x = 15,113.34 × 6,235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.59x = 94,245,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,245,125.77/10,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.61

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