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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,946.28, 15,105.72 and 6,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,946.28, 15,105.72 and 6,230.64 is: 8,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,946.28 : 15,105.72 = 6,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,946.28/15,105.72 = 6,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,946.28x = 15,105.72 × 6,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,946.28x = 94,118,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,118,303.26/10,946.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.20

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