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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,892.44, 15,030.72 and 6,177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,892.44, 15,030.72 and 6,177.48 is: 8,524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,892.44 : 15,030.72 = 6,177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,892.44/15,030.72 = 6,177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,892.44x = 15,030.72 × 6,177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,892.44x = 92,851,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,851,972.19/10,892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.44

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