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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,912.16, 15,057.68 and 6,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,912.16, 15,057.68 and 6,195.52 is: 8,549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,912.16 : 15,057.68 = 6,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,912.16/15,057.68 = 6,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,912.16x = 15,057.68 × 6,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,912.16x = 93,290,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,290,157.59/10,912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.19

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