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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872.08, 15,004.67 and 6,092.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,872.08, 15,004.67 and 6,092.79 is: 8,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872.08 : 15,004.67 = 6,092.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872.08/15,004.67 = 6,092.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872.08x = 15,004.67 × 6,092.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872.08x = 91,420,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,420,272.87/10,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.72

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