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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.44, 15,099.24 and 6,161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.44, 15,099.24 and 6,161.80 is: 8,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.44 : 15,099.24 = 6,161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.44/15,099.24 = 6,161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.44x = 15,099.24 × 6,161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.44x = 93,038,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,038,497.03/10,942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.54

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