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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,912.66, 15,059.32 and 6,197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,912.66, 15,059.32 and 6,197.25 is: 8,552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,912.66 : 15,059.32 = 6,197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,912.66/15,059.32 = 6,197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,912.66x = 15,059.32 × 6,197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,912.66x = 93,326,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,326,370.87/10,912.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.12

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