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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,955.61, 15,119.33 and 6,241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,955.61, 15,119.33 and 6,241.41 is: 8,613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,955.61 : 15,119.33 = 6,241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,955.61/15,119.33 = 6,241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,955.61x = 15,119.33 × 6,241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,955.61x = 94,365,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,365,906.25/10,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,613.48

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