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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,953.72, 15,116.22 and 6,238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,953.72, 15,116.22 and 6,238.44 is: 8,609.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,953.72 : 15,116.22 = 6,238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,953.72/15,116.22 = 6,238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,953.72x = 15,116.22 × 6,238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,953.72x = 94,301,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,301,631.50/10,953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.10

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