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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,946.68, 15,106.52 and 6,231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,946.68, 15,106.52 and 6,231.27 is: 8,599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,946.68 : 15,106.52 = 6,231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,946.68/15,106.52 = 6,231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,946.68x = 15,106.52 × 6,231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,946.68x = 94,132,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,132,804.88/10,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.21

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