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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.12, 15,041.97 and 6,121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.12, 15,041.97 and 6,121.31 is: 8,446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.12 : 15,041.97 = 6,121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.12/15,041.97 = 6,121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.12x = 15,041.97 × 6,121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.12x = 92,076,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,076,486.17/10,901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,446.52

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