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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,893.56, 15,032.66 and 6,177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,893.56, 15,032.66 and 6,177.74 is: 8,525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,893.56 : 15,032.66 = 6,177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,893.56/15,032.66 = 6,177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,893.56x = 15,032.66 × 6,177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,893.56x = 92,867,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,867,864.99/10,893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.02

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