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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,893.44, 15,033.28 and 6,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,893.44, 15,033.28 and 6,177.28 is: 8,524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,893.44 : 15,033.28 = 6,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,893.44/15,033.28 = 6,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,893.44x = 15,033.28 × 6,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,893.44x = 92,864,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,864,779.88/10,893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.84

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