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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,925.52, 15,079.68 and 6,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,925.52, 15,079.68 and 6,451.08 is: 8,903.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,925.52 : 15,079.68 = 6,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,925.52/15,079.68 = 6,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,925.52x = 15,079.68 × 6,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,925.52x = 97,280,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,280,222.05/10,925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,903.94

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