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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.46, 15,114.12 and 6,236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.46, 15,114.12 and 6,236.43 is: 8,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.46 : 15,114.12 = 6,236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.46/15,114.12 = 6,236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.46x = 15,114.12 × 6,236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.46x = 94,258,151.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,258,151.39/10,952.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.12

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