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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,904.68, 15,047.94 and 6,188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,904.68, 15,047.94 and 6,188.32 is: 8,539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,904.68 : 15,047.94 = 6,188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,904.68/15,047.94 = 6,188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,904.68x = 15,047.94 × 6,188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,904.68x = 93,121,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,121,468.06/10,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,539.59

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