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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,938.81, 15,095.04 and 6,158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,938.81, 15,095.04 and 6,158.79 is: 8,498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,938.81 : 15,095.04 = 6,158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,938.81/15,095.04 = 6,158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,938.81x = 15,095.04 × 6,158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,938.81x = 92,967,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,967,181.40/10,938.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.84

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