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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,936.59, 15,090.98 and 6,155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,936.59, 15,090.98 and 6,155.72 is: 8,494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,936.59 : 15,090.98 = 6,155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,936.59/15,090.98 = 6,155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,936.59x = 15,090.98 × 6,155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,936.59x = 92,895,892.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,895,892.15/10,936.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.04

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