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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872.84, 15,004.89 and 6,092.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,872.84, 15,004.89 and 6,092.99 is: 8,408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872.84 : 15,004.89 = 6,092.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872.84/15,004.89 = 6,092.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872.84x = 15,004.89 × 6,092.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872.84x = 91,424,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,424,569.70/10,872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.53

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