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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,948.90, 15,109.26 and 6,233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,948.90, 15,109.26 and 6,233.08 is: 8,601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,948.90 : 15,109.26 = 6,233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,948.90/15,109.26 = 6,233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,948.90x = 15,109.26 × 6,233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,948.90x = 94,177,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,177,226.32/10,948.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.52

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