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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,903.52, 15,046.44 and 6,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,903.52, 15,046.44 and 6,187.52 is: 8,538.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,903.52 : 15,046.44 = 6,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,903.52/15,046.44 = 6,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,903.52x = 15,046.44 × 6,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,903.52x = 93,100,148.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,100,148.43/10,903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,538.54

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