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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,959.06, 15,121.98 and 6,243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,959.06, 15,121.98 and 6,243.24 is: 8,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,959.06 : 15,121.98 = 6,243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,959.06/15,121.98 = 6,243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,959.06x = 15,121.98 × 6,243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,959.06x = 94,410,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,410,150.42/10,959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.80

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