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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.72, 15,076.12 and 6,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.72, 15,076.12 and 6,209 is: 8,568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.72 : 15,076.12 = 6,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.72/15,076.12 = 6,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.72x = 15,076.12 × 6,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.72x = 93,607,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,607,629.08/10,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,568.42

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