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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,953.54, 15,112.09 and 6,236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,953.54, 15,112.09 and 6,236.62 is: 8,604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,953.54 : 15,112.09 = 6,236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,953.54/15,112.09 = 6,236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,953.54x = 15,112.09 × 6,236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,953.54x = 94,248,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,248,362.74/10,953.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.37

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