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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,904.37, 15,048.50 and 6,189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,904.37, 15,048.50 and 6,189.09 is: 8,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,904.37 : 15,048.50 = 6,189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,904.37/15,048.50 = 6,189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,904.37x = 15,048.50 × 6,189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,904.37x = 93,136,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,136,489.92/10,904.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.21

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