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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,891.88, 15,030.34 and 6,176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,891.88, 15,030.34 and 6,176.06 is: 8,522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,891.88 : 15,030.34 = 6,176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,891.88/15,030.34 = 6,176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,891.88x = 15,030.34 × 6,176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,891.88x = 92,828,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,828,281.66/10,891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.71

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