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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,897.68, 15,039.09 and 6,182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,897.68, 15,039.09 and 6,182.67 is: 8,532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,897.68 : 15,039.09 = 6,182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,897.68/15,039.09 = 6,182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,897.68x = 15,039.09 × 6,182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,897.68x = 92,981,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,981,730.57/10,897.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.25

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