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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,953.22, 15,115.43 and 6,237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,953.22, 15,115.43 and 6,237.50 is: 8,607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,953.22 : 15,115.43 = 6,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,953.22/15,115.43 = 6,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,953.22x = 15,115.43 × 6,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,953.22x = 94,282,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,282,494.63/10,953.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.74

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