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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.46, 15,100.58 and 6,467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.46, 15,100.58 and 6,467.82 is: 8,925.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.46 : 15,100.58 = 6,467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.46/15,100.58 = 6,467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.46x = 15,100.58 × 6,467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.46x = 97,667,801.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,667,801.00/10,942.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,925.58

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