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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.42, 15,110.70 and 6,235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.42, 15,110.70 and 6,235.70 is: 8,603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.42 : 15,110.70 = 6,235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.42/15,110.70 = 6,235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.42x = 15,110.70 × 6,235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.42x = 94,225,791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,225,791.99/10,952.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,603.19

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