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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.38, 15,001.83 and 6,090.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.38, 15,001.83 and 6,090.77 is: 8,405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.38 : 15,001.83 = 6,090.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.38/15,001.83 = 6,090.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.38x = 15,001.83 × 6,090.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.38x = 91,372,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,372,696.11/10,870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,405.66

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