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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,893.60, 15,033.26 and 6,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,893.60, 15,033.26 and 6,177.96 is: 8,525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,893.60 : 15,033.26 = 6,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,893.60/15,033.26 = 6,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,893.60x = 15,033.26 × 6,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,893.60x = 92,874,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,874,878.95/10,893.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.64

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