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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,903.38, 15,046.22 and 6,187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,903.38, 15,046.22 and 6,187.56 is: 8,538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,903.38 : 15,046.22 = 6,187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,903.38/15,046.22 = 6,187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,903.38x = 15,046.22 × 6,187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,903.38x = 93,099,389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,099,389.02/10,903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,538.58

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