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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.96, 15,088.32 and 6,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.96, 15,088.32 and 6,216.96 is: 8,579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.96 : 15,088.32 = 6,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.96/15,088.32 = 6,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.96x = 15,088.32 × 6,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.96x = 93,803,481.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,803,481.91/10,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,579.88

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