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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.89, 15,100.99 and 6,227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.89, 15,100.99 and 6,227.07 is: 8,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.89 : 15,100.99 = 6,227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.89/15,100.99 = 6,227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.89x = 15,100.99 × 6,227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.89x = 94,034,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,034,921.80/10,942.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.24

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