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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,891.08, 15,028.74 and 6,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,891.08, 15,028.74 and 6,175.08 is: 8,521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,891.08 : 15,028.74 = 6,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,891.08/15,028.74 = 6,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,891.08x = 15,028.74 × 6,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,891.08x = 92,803,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,803,671.80/10,891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,521.07

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