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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.81, 15,043.97 and 6,185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.81, 15,043.97 and 6,185.99 is: 8,536.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.81 : 15,043.97 = 6,185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.81/15,043.97 = 6,185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.81x = 15,043.97 × 6,185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.81x = 93,061,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,061,847.98/10,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.37

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