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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,907.72, 15,052.56 and 6,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,907.72, 15,052.56 and 6,191.96 is: 8,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,907.72 : 15,052.56 = 6,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,907.72/15,052.56 = 6,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,907.72x = 15,052.56 × 6,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,907.72x = 93,204,849.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,204,849.42/10,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.85

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