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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,896.01, 15,036.30 and 6,116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,896.01, 15,036.30 and 6,116.06 is: 8,440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,896.01 : 15,036.30 = 6,116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,896.01/15,036.30 = 6,116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,896.01x = 15,036.30 × 6,116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,896.01x = 91,962,912.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,962,912.98/10,896.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.05

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