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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,912.32, 15,057.72 and 6,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,912.32, 15,057.72 and 6,195.24 is: 8,548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,912.32 : 15,057.72 = 6,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,912.32/15,057.72 = 6,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,912.32x = 15,057.72 × 6,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,912.32x = 93,286,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,286,189.25/10,912.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,548.70

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