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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,936.92, 15,093 and 6,221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,936.92, 15,093 and 6,221.52 is: 8,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,936.92 : 15,093 = 6,221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,936.92/15,093 = 6,221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,936.92x = 15,093 × 6,221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,936.92x = 93,901,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,901,401.36/10,936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.73

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