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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.59, 15,101.12 and 6,227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.59, 15,101.12 and 6,227.17 is: 8,593.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.59 : 15,101.12 = 6,227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.59/15,101.12 = 6,227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.59x = 15,101.12 × 6,227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.59x = 94,037,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,037,241.43/10,942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.69

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