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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,921.98, 15,070.37 and 6,140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,921.98, 15,070.37 and 6,140.55 is: 8,472.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,921.98 : 15,070.37 = 6,140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,921.98/15,070.37 = 6,140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,921.98x = 15,070.37 × 6,140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,921.98x = 92,540,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,540,375.85/10,921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,472.86

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