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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,896.43, 15,036.19 and 6,181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,896.43, 15,036.19 and 6,181.15 is: 8,529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,896.43 : 15,036.19 = 6,181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,896.43/15,036.19 = 6,181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,896.43x = 15,036.19 × 6,181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,896.43x = 92,940,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,940,945.82/10,896.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.49

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