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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,899.72, 15,041.16 and 6,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,899.72, 15,041.16 and 6,184.26 is: 8,534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,899.72 : 15,041.16 = 6,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,899.72/15,041.16 = 6,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,899.72x = 15,041.16 × 6,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,899.72x = 93,018,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,018,444.14/10,899.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,534.02

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