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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.79, 15,040.08 and 6,422.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.79, 15,040.08 and 6,422.49 is: 8,860.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.79 : 15,040.08 = 6,422.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.79/15,040.08 = 6,422.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.79x = 15,040.08 × 6,422.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.79x = 96,594,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,594,763.40/10,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,860.45

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