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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,899.92, 15,037.84 and 6,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,899.92, 15,037.84 and 6,649.52 is: 9,173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,899.92 : 15,037.84 = 6,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,899.92/15,037.84 = 6,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,899.92x = 15,037.84 × 6,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,899.92x = 99,994,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,994,417.84/10,899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.87

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