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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.83, 15,114.51 and 6,236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.83, 15,114.51 and 6,236.37 is: 8,606.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.83 : 15,114.51 = 6,236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.83/15,114.51 = 6,236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.83x = 15,114.51 × 6,236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.83x = 94,259,676.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,259,676.73/10,951.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.75

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