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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.94, 15,113.70 and 6,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.94, 15,113.70 and 6,236.24 is: 8,606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.94 : 15,113.70 = 6,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.94/15,113.70 = 6,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.94x = 15,113.70 × 6,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.94x = 94,252,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,252,584.92/10,951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.02

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