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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.24, 15,170.03 and 6,210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.24, 15,170.03 and 6,210.52 is: 8,570.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.24 : 15,170.03 = 6,210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.24/15,170.03 = 6,210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.24x = 15,170.03 × 6,210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.24x = 94,213,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,213,743.66/10,992.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,570.94

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