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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,919.81, 15,068.73 and 6,442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,919.81, 15,068.73 and 6,442.54 is: 8,890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,919.81 : 15,068.73 = 6,442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,919.81/15,068.73 = 6,442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,919.81x = 15,068.73 × 6,442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,919.81x = 97,080,882.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,080,882.26/10,919.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,890.34

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