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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.59, 15,114.72 and 6,236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.59, 15,114.72 and 6,236.89 is: 8,606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.59 : 15,114.72 = 6,236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.59/15,114.72 = 6,236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.59x = 15,114.72 × 6,236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.59x = 94,268,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,268,846.02/10,952.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.99

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