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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.09, 15,878.71 and 4,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.09, 15,878.71 and 4,011.11 is: 6,015.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.09 : 15,878.71 = 4,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.09/15,878.71 = 4,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.09x = 15,878.71 × 4,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.09x = 63,691,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,691,252.47/10,587.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.94

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