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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,948.98, 15,109.68 and 6,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,948.98, 15,109.68 and 6,233.52 is: 8,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,948.98 : 15,109.68 = 6,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,948.98/15,109.68 = 6,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,948.98x = 15,109.68 × 6,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,948.98x = 94,186,492.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,186,492.47/10,948.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.31

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