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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872, 15,003.36 and 6,156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,872, 15,003.36 and 6,156.72 is: 8,496.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872 : 15,003.36 = 6,156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872/15,003.36 = 6,156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872x = 15,003.36 × 6,156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872x = 92,371,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,371,486.58/10,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.27

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