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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,895.78, 15,036.17 and 6,180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,895.78, 15,036.17 and 6,180.06 is: 8,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,895.78 : 15,036.17 = 6,180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,895.78/15,036.17 = 6,180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,895.78x = 15,036.17 × 6,180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,895.78x = 92,924,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,924,458.26/10,895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.48

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