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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,953.83, 15,117.27 and 6,238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,953.83, 15,117.27 and 6,238.37 is: 8,609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,953.83 : 15,117.27 = 6,238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,953.83/15,117.27 = 6,238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,953.83x = 15,117.27 × 6,238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,953.83x = 94,307,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,307,123.65/10,953.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.51

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