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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.09, 15,003.07 and 6,622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.09, 15,003.07 and 6,622.54 is: 9,140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.09 : 15,003.07 = 6,622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.09/15,003.07 = 6,622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.09x = 15,003.07 × 6,622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.09x = 99,358,377.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,358,377.13/10,870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.53

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