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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,926.88, 15,079.09 and 6,211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,926.88, 15,079.09 and 6,211.46 is: 8,571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,926.88 : 15,079.09 = 6,211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,926.88/15,079.09 = 6,211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,926.88x = 15,079.09 × 6,211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,926.88x = 93,663,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,663,164.37/10,926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,571.81

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