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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,897.62, 15,040.13 and 6,183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,897.62, 15,040.13 and 6,183.42 is: 8,533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,897.62 : 15,040.13 = 6,183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,897.62/15,040.13 = 6,183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,897.62x = 15,040.13 × 6,183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,897.62x = 92,999,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,999,409.73/10,897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.92

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