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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,941.03, 15,098.27 and 6,161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,941.03, 15,098.27 and 6,161.22 is: 8,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,941.03 : 15,098.27 = 6,161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,941.03/15,098.27 = 6,161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,941.03x = 15,098.27 × 6,161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,941.03x = 93,023,763.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,023,763.09/10,941.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.29

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