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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.58, 15,102.52 and 6,228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.58, 15,102.52 and 6,228.38 is: 8,596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.58 : 15,102.52 = 6,228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.58/15,102.52 = 6,228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.58x = 15,102.52 × 6,228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.58x = 94,064,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,064,233.52/10,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.17

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