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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,906.52, 15,050.96 and 6,191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,906.52, 15,050.96 and 6,191.48 is: 8,544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,906.52 : 15,050.96 = 6,191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,906.52/15,050.96 = 6,191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,906.52x = 15,050.96 × 6,191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,906.52x = 93,187,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,187,717.82/10,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.22

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