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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.91, 15,114.87 and 6,237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.91, 15,114.87 and 6,237.09 is: 8,607.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.91 : 15,114.87 = 6,237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.91/15,114.87 = 6,237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.91x = 15,114.87 × 6,237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.91x = 94,272,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,272,804.53/10,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.10

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