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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,941.33, 15,099.09 and 6,225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,941.33, 15,099.09 and 6,225.61 is: 8,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,941.33 : 15,099.09 = 6,225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,941.33/15,099.09 = 6,225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,941.33x = 15,099.09 × 6,225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,941.33x = 94,001,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,001,007.95/10,941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.37

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