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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872.54, 15,004.16 and 6,092.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,872.54, 15,004.16 and 6,092.49 is: 8,407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872.54 : 15,004.16 = 6,092.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872.54/15,004.16 = 6,092.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872.54x = 15,004.16 × 6,092.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872.54x = 91,412,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,412,766.26/10,872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.67

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