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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,893.08, 15,033.20 and 6,177.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,893.08, 15,033.20 and 6,177.67 is: 8,525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,893.08 : 15,033.20 = 6,177.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,893.08/15,033.20 = 6,177.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,893.08x = 15,033.20 × 6,177.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,893.08x = 92,870,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,870,080.17/10,893.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.60

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