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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.30, 15,115.74 and 6,237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.30, 15,115.74 and 6,237.02 is: 8,607.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.30 : 15,115.74 = 6,237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.30/15,115.74 = 6,237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.30x = 15,115.74 × 6,237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.30x = 94,277,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,277,172.69/10,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.98

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