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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,946.53, 15,104.23 and 6,165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,946.53, 15,104.23 and 6,165.73 is: 8,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,946.53 : 15,104.23 = 6,165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,946.53/15,104.23 = 6,165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,946.53x = 15,104.23 × 6,165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,946.53x = 93,128,604.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,128,604.04/10,946.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.59

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