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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,927.41, 15,079.46 and 6,147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,927.41, 15,079.46 and 6,147.45 is: 8,483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,927.41 : 15,079.46 = 6,147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,927.41/15,079.46 = 6,147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,927.41x = 15,079.46 × 6,147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,927.41x = 92,700,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,700,195.64/10,927.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.27

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