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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.38, 15,114.30 and 6,236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.38, 15,114.30 and 6,236.66 is: 8,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.38 : 15,114.30 = 6,236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.38/15,114.30 = 6,236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.38x = 15,114.30 × 6,236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.38x = 94,262,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,262,750.24/10,952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.60

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