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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,957.72, 15,117.96 and 6,238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,957.72, 15,117.96 and 6,238.66 is: 8,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,957.72 : 15,117.96 = 6,238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,957.72/15,117.96 = 6,238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,957.72x = 15,117.96 × 6,238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,957.72x = 94,315,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,315,812.33/10,957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.25

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