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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.61, 15,038.28 and 6,908.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.61, 15,038.28 and 6,908.22 is: 10,340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.61 : 15,038.28 = 6,908.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.61/15,038.28 = 6,908.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.61x = 15,038.28 × 6,908.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.61x = 103,887,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,887,746.66/10,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.58

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