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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,899.99, 15,042.28 and 6,184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,899.99, 15,042.28 and 6,184.98 is: 8,535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,899.99 : 15,042.28 = 6,184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,899.99/15,042.28 = 6,184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,899.99x = 15,042.28 × 6,184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,899.99x = 93,036,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,036,200.95/10,899.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.44

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