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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,940.54, 15,099.24 and 6,225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,940.54, 15,099.24 and 6,225.56 is: 8,592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,940.54 : 15,099.24 = 6,225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,940.54/15,099.24 = 6,225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,940.54x = 15,099.24 × 6,225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,940.54x = 94,001,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,001,224.57/10,940.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,592.01

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