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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,948.98, 15,109.60 and 6,233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,948.98, 15,109.60 and 6,233.25 is: 8,601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,948.98 : 15,109.60 = 6,233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,948.98/15,109.60 = 6,233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,948.98x = 15,109.60 × 6,233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,948.98x = 94,181,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,181,914.20/10,948.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.89

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