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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,940.96, 15,098.62 and 6,225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,940.96, 15,098.62 and 6,225.55 is: 8,591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,940.96 : 15,098.62 = 6,225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,940.96/15,098.62 = 6,225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,940.96x = 15,098.62 × 6,225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,940.96x = 93,997,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,997,213.74/10,940.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.31

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