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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,949.85, 15,111.97 and 6,233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,949.85, 15,111.97 and 6,233.63 is: 8,603.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,949.85 : 15,111.97 = 6,233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,949.85/15,111.97 = 6,233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,949.85x = 15,111.97 × 6,233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,949.85x = 94,202,338.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,202,338.41/10,949.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,603.07

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