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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,892.11, 15,032.37 and 6,177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,892.11, 15,032.37 and 6,177.25 is: 8,525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,892.11 : 15,032.37 = 6,177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,892.11/15,032.37 = 6,177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,892.11x = 15,032.37 × 6,177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,892.11x = 92,858,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,858,707.58/10,892.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.32

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