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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.65, 15,169.91 and 6,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.65, 15,169.91 and 6,147.36 is: 8,483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.65 : 15,169.91 = 6,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.65/15,169.91 = 6,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.65x = 15,169.91 × 6,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.65x = 93,254,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,254,867.20/10,992.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.39

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