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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,941.76, 15,099.72 and 6,226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,941.76, 15,099.72 and 6,226.35 is: 8,592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,941.76 : 15,099.72 = 6,226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,941.76/15,099.72 = 6,226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,941.76x = 15,099.72 × 6,226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,941.76x = 94,016,141.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,016,141.62/10,941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,592.41

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