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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,955.97, 15,119.25 and 6,240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,955.97, 15,119.25 and 6,240.24 is: 8,611.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,955.97 : 15,119.25 = 6,240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,955.97/15,119.25 = 6,240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,955.97x = 15,119.25 × 6,240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,955.97x = 94,347,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,347,748.62/10,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.54

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