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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.48, 15,097.62 and 6,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.48, 15,097.62 and 6,464.26 is: 8,918.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.48 : 15,097.62 = 6,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.48/15,097.62 = 6,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.48x = 15,097.62 × 6,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.48x = 97,594,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,594,941.06/10,942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,918.91

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