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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,897.35, 15,039.36 and 6,422.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,897.35, 15,039.36 and 6,422.49 is: 8,863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,897.35 : 15,039.36 = 6,422.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,897.35/15,039.36 = 6,422.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,897.35x = 15,039.36 × 6,422.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,897.35x = 96,590,139.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,590,139.21/10,897.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.64

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