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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,896.26, 15,033.42 and 6,179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,896.26, 15,033.42 and 6,179.64 is: 8,525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,896.26 : 15,033.42 = 6,179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,896.26/15,033.42 = 6,179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,896.26x = 15,033.42 × 6,179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,896.26x = 92,901,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,901,123.57/10,896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.96

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