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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,949.71, 15,110.61 and 6,233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,949.71, 15,110.61 and 6,233.99 is: 8,602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,949.71 : 15,110.61 = 6,233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,949.71/15,110.61 = 6,233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,949.71x = 15,110.61 × 6,233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,949.71x = 94,199,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,199,391.63/10,949.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.91

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