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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.82, 15,114.60 and 6,238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.82, 15,114.60 and 6,238.62 is: 8,609.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.82 : 15,114.60 = 6,238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.82/15,114.60 = 6,238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.82x = 15,114.60 × 6,238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.82x = 94,294,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,294,245.85/10,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.13

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