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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,540.72, 15,803.39 and 6,092.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,540.72, 15,803.39 and 6,092.11 is: 9,133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,540.72 : 15,803.39 = 6,092.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,540.72/15,803.39 = 6,092.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,540.72x = 15,803.39 × 6,092.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,540.72x = 96,275,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,275,880.78/10,540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.71

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