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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,946.22, 15,104.91 and 6,469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,946.22, 15,104.91 and 6,469.08 is: 8,926.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,946.22 : 15,104.91 = 6,469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,946.22/15,104.91 = 6,469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,946.22x = 15,104.91 × 6,469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,946.22x = 97,714,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,714,871.18/10,946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,926.81

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