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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,895.96, 15,036.78 and 6,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,895.96, 15,036.78 and 6,180.44 is: 8,529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,895.96 : 15,036.78 = 6,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,895.96/15,036.78 = 6,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,895.96x = 15,036.78 × 6,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,895.96x = 92,933,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,933,916.58/10,895.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.21

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