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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,899.20, 15,041.39 and 6,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,899.20, 15,041.39 and 6,423.14 is: 8,864.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,899.20 : 15,041.39 = 6,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,899.20/15,041.39 = 6,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,899.20x = 15,041.39 × 6,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,899.20x = 96,612,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,612,884.05/10,899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.22

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