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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,921.23, 15,071.76 and 6,205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,921.23, 15,071.76 and 6,205.50 is: 8,563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,921.23 : 15,071.76 = 6,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,921.23/15,071.76 = 6,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,921.23x = 15,071.76 × 6,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,921.23x = 93,527,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,527,806.68/10,921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,563.85

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