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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,945.83, 15,106.91 and 6,166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,945.83, 15,106.91 and 6,166.23 is: 8,510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,945.83 : 15,106.91 = 6,166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,945.83/15,106.91 = 6,166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,945.83x = 15,106.91 × 6,166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,945.83x = 93,152,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,152,594.17/10,945.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.32

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