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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.95, 15,101.33 and 6,227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.95, 15,101.33 and 6,227.23 is: 8,593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.95 : 15,101.33 = 6,227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.95/15,101.33 = 6,227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.95x = 15,101.33 × 6,227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.95x = 94,039,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,039,455.22/10,942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.61

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