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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,946.92, 15,106.50 and 6,230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,946.92, 15,106.50 and 6,230.92 is: 8,598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,946.92 : 15,106.50 = 6,230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,946.92/15,106.50 = 6,230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,946.92x = 15,106.50 × 6,230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,946.92x = 94,127,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,127,392.98/10,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.53

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