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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,949.58, 15,110.43 and 6,233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,949.58, 15,110.43 and 6,233.87 is: 8,602.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,949.58 : 15,110.43 = 6,233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,949.58/15,110.43 = 6,233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,949.58x = 15,110.43 × 6,233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,949.58x = 94,196,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,196,380.71/10,949.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.74

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