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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,912.52, 15,059.28 and 6,197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,912.52, 15,059.28 and 6,197.52 is: 8,552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,912.52 : 15,059.28 = 6,197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,912.52/15,059.28 = 6,197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,912.52x = 15,059.28 × 6,197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,912.52x = 93,330,188.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,330,188.99/10,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.58

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