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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.77, 15,113.49 and 6,236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.77, 15,113.49 and 6,236.07 is: 8,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.77 : 15,113.49 = 6,236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.77/15,113.49 = 6,236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.77x = 15,113.49 × 6,236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.77x = 94,248,781.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,248,781.58/10,951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.80

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