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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,908.72, 15,053.58 and 6,193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,908.72, 15,053.58 and 6,193.26 is: 8,546.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,908.72 : 15,053.58 = 6,193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,908.72/15,053.58 = 6,193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,908.72x = 15,053.58 × 6,193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,908.72x = 93,230,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,230,734.87/10,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,546.44

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