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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.25, 15,044.94 and 6,187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.25, 15,044.94 and 6,187.05 is: 8,538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.25 : 15,044.94 = 6,187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.25/15,044.94 = 6,187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.25x = 15,044.94 × 6,187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.25x = 93,083,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,083,796.03/10,901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,538.82

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