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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.17, 15,113.98 and 6,236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.17, 15,113.98 and 6,236.45 is: 8,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.17 : 15,113.98 = 6,236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.17/15,113.98 = 6,236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.17x = 15,113.98 × 6,236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.17x = 94,257,672.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,257,672.03/10,952.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.30

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