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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,899.09, 15,042.11 and 6,184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,899.09, 15,042.11 and 6,184.89 is: 8,535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,899.09 : 15,042.11 = 6,184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,899.09/15,042.11 = 6,184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,899.09x = 15,042.11 × 6,184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,899.09x = 93,033,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,033,764.79/10,899.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.92

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