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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,948.26, 15,103.44 and 6,469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,948.26, 15,103.44 and 6,469.02 is: 8,924.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,948.26 : 15,103.44 = 6,469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,948.26/15,103.44 = 6,469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,948.26x = 15,103.44 × 6,469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,948.26x = 97,704,455.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,704,455.43/10,948.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,924.20

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