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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.08, 15,004.27 and 6,393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.08, 15,004.27 and 6,393.61 is: 8,825.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.08 : 15,004.27 = 6,393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.08/15,004.27 = 6,393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.08x = 15,004.27 × 6,393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.08x = 95,931,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,931,450.71/10,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,825.28

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