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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,895.46, 15,036.09 and 6,179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,895.46, 15,036.09 and 6,179.94 is: 8,528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,895.46 : 15,036.09 = 6,179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,895.46/15,036.09 = 6,179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,895.46x = 15,036.09 × 6,179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,895.46x = 92,922,134.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,922,134.03/10,895.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.52

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