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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,895, 15,033.86 and 6,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,895, 15,033.86 and 6,114.32 is: 8,437.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,895 : 15,033.86 = 6,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,895/15,033.86 = 6,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,895x = 15,033.86 × 6,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,895x = 91,921,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,921,830.88/10,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,437.07

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