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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,905.98, 15,050.32 and 6,190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,905.98, 15,050.32 and 6,190.34 is: 8,542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,905.98 : 15,050.32 = 6,190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,905.98/15,050.32 = 6,190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,905.98x = 15,050.32 × 6,190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,905.98x = 93,166,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,166,522.66/10,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.70

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