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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,940.71, 15,098.27 and 6,225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,940.71, 15,098.27 and 6,225.30 is: 8,590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,940.71 : 15,098.27 = 6,225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,940.71/15,098.27 = 6,225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,940.71x = 15,098.27 × 6,225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,940.71x = 93,991,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,991,219.18/10,940.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,590.96

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