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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,899.44, 15,036.22 and 6,421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,899.44, 15,036.22 and 6,421.04 is: 8,858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,899.44 : 15,036.22 = 6,421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,899.44/15,036.22 = 6,421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,899.44x = 15,036.22 × 6,421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,899.44x = 96,548,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,548,170.07/10,899.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.09

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