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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,946.72, 15,106.88 and 6,231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,946.72, 15,106.88 and 6,231.68 is: 8,599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,946.72 : 15,106.88 = 6,231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,946.72/15,106.88 = 6,231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,946.72x = 15,106.88 × 6,231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,946.72x = 94,141,241.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,141,241.96/10,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.95

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