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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.57, 15,114.39 and 6,236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.57, 15,114.39 and 6,236.75 is: 8,606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.57 : 15,114.39 = 6,236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.57/15,114.39 = 6,236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.57x = 15,114.39 × 6,236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.57x = 94,264,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,264,671.83/10,952.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.63

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