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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,902.79, 15,041.46 and 6,423.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,902.79, 15,041.46 and 6,423.49 is: 8,861.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,902.79 : 15,041.46 = 6,423.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,902.79/15,041.46 = 6,423.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,902.79x = 15,041.46 × 6,423.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,902.79x = 96,618,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,618,667.90/10,902.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,861.83

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