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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.88, 15,113.61 and 6,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.88, 15,113.61 and 6,236.16 is: 8,605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.88 : 15,113.61 = 6,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.88/15,113.61 = 6,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.88x = 15,113.61 × 6,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.88x = 94,250,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,250,890.14/10,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.91

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