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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.98, 15,104.01 and 6,229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.98, 15,104.01 and 6,229.98 is: 8,598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.98 : 15,104.01 = 6,229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.98/15,104.01 = 6,229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.98x = 15,104.01 × 6,229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.98x = 94,097,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,097,680.22/10,942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.91

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