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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,953.02, 15,115.26 and 6,237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,953.02, 15,115.26 and 6,237.62 is: 8,607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,953.02 : 15,115.26 = 6,237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,953.02/15,115.26 = 6,237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,953.02x = 15,115.26 × 6,237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,953.02x = 94,283,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,283,248.08/10,953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.97

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