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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.70, 15,113.36 and 6,235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.70, 15,113.36 and 6,235.98 is: 8,605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.70 : 15,113.36 = 6,235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.70/15,113.36 = 6,235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.70x = 15,113.36 × 6,235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.70x = 94,246,579.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,246,579.51/10,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.66

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