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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.06, 15,165.90 and 6,741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.06, 15,165.90 and 6,741.72 is: 9,301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.06 : 15,165.90 = 6,741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.06/15,165.90 = 6,741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.06x = 15,165.90 × 6,741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.06x = 102,244,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,244,251.35/10,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.65

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