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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.96, 15,086.13 and 6,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.96, 15,086.13 and 6,152.32 is: 8,489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.96 : 15,086.13 = 6,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.96/15,086.13 = 6,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.96x = 15,086.13 × 6,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.96x = 92,814,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,814,623.89/10,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.43

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