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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.47, 15,001.29 and 6,394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.47, 15,001.29 and 6,394.41 is: 8,824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.47 : 15,001.29 = 6,394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.47/15,001.29 = 6,394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.47x = 15,001.29 × 6,394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.47x = 95,924,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,924,398.79/10,870.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,824.31

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