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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.02, 15,086.04 and 6,215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.02, 15,086.04 and 6,215.98 is: 8,577.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.02 : 15,086.04 = 6,215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.02/15,086.04 = 6,215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.02x = 15,086.04 × 6,215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.02x = 93,774,522.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,774,522.92/10,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,577.97

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