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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,953.92, 15,116.88 and 6,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,953.92, 15,116.88 and 6,238.88 is: 8,609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,953.92 : 15,116.88 = 6,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,953.92/15,116.88 = 6,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,953.92x = 15,116.88 × 6,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,953.92x = 94,312,400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,312,400.29/10,953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.92

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