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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,955.47, 15,118.52 and 6,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,955.47, 15,118.52 and 6,239.76 is: 8,610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,955.47 : 15,118.52 = 6,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,955.47/15,118.52 = 6,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,955.47x = 15,118.52 × 6,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,955.47x = 94,335,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,335,936.36/10,955.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.85

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