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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,895.69, 15,035.96 and 6,180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,895.69, 15,035.96 and 6,180.01 is: 8,528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,895.69 : 15,035.96 = 6,180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,895.69/15,035.96 = 6,180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,895.69x = 15,035.96 × 6,180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,895.69x = 92,922,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,922,277.08/10,895.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.35

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