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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,941.59, 15,099.74 and 6,226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,941.59, 15,099.74 and 6,226.17 is: 8,592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,941.59 : 15,099.74 = 6,226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,941.59/15,099.74 = 6,226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,941.59x = 15,099.74 × 6,226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,941.59x = 94,013,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,013,517.06/10,941.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,592.31

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