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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,896.06, 15,036.12 and 6,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,896.06, 15,036.12 and 6,180.24 is: 8,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,896.06 : 15,036.12 = 6,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,896.06/15,036.12 = 6,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,896.06x = 15,036.12 × 6,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,896.06x = 92,926,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,926,830.27/10,896.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.48

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