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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,949.63, 15,110.51 and 6,233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,949.63, 15,110.51 and 6,233.91 is: 8,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,949.63 : 15,110.51 = 6,233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,949.63/15,110.51 = 6,233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,949.63x = 15,110.51 × 6,233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,949.63x = 94,197,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,197,471.56/10,949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.80

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