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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.52, 15,113.64 and 6,235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.52, 15,113.64 and 6,235.86 is: 8,605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.52 : 15,113.64 = 6,235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.52/15,113.64 = 6,235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.52x = 15,113.64 × 6,235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.52x = 94,246,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,246,543.13/10,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.01

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