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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.69, 15,085.89 and 6,151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.69, 15,085.89 and 6,151.71 is: 8,488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.69 : 15,085.89 = 6,151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.69/15,085.89 = 6,151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.69x = 15,085.89 × 6,151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.69x = 92,804,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,804,020.37/10,932.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.67

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