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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,939.96, 15,095.63 and 6,159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,939.96, 15,095.63 and 6,159.11 is: 8,498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,939.96 : 15,095.63 = 6,159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,939.96/15,095.63 = 6,159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,939.96x = 15,095.63 × 6,159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,939.96x = 92,975,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,975,585.61/10,939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.71

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