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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.75, 15,101.09 and 5,974.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.75, 15,101.09 and 5,974.75 is: 8,245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.75 : 15,101.09 = 5,974.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.75/15,101.09 = 5,974.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.75x = 15,101.09 × 5,974.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.75x = 90,225,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,225,237.48/10,942.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.21

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