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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,921.78, 15,072.36 and 6,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,921.78, 15,072.36 and 6,445.12 is: 8,894.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,921.78 : 15,072.36 = 6,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,921.78/15,072.36 = 6,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,921.78x = 15,072.36 × 6,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,921.78x = 97,143,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,143,168.88/10,921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,894.44

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