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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,946.30, 15,106.66 and 6,230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,946.30, 15,106.66 and 6,230.58 is: 8,598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,946.30 : 15,106.66 = 6,230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,946.30/15,106.66 = 6,230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,946.30x = 15,106.66 × 6,230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,946.30x = 94,123,301.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,123,301.46/10,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.64

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