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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,904.63, 15,049.33 and 6,924.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,904.63, 15,049.33 and 6,924.29 is: 9,556.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,904.63 : 15,049.33 = 6,924.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,904.63/15,049.33 = 6,924.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,904.63x = 15,049.33 × 6,924.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,904.63x = 104,205,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,205,832.67/10,904.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,556.11

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