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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.96, 15,113.43 and 6,235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.96, 15,113.43 and 6,235.93 is: 8,605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.96 : 15,113.43 = 6,235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.96/15,113.43 = 6,235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.96x = 15,113.43 × 6,235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.96x = 94,246,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,246,291.54/10,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.43

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