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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.08, 15,098.88 and 6,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.08, 15,098.88 and 6,225.92 is: 8,591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.08 : 15,098.88 = 6,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.08/15,098.88 = 6,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.08x = 15,098.88 × 6,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.08x = 94,004,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,004,418.97/10,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.09

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