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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.59, 15,003.69 and 6,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.59, 15,003.69 and 6,623.04 is: 9,141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.59 : 15,003.69 = 6,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.59/15,003.69 = 6,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.59x = 15,003.69 × 6,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.59x = 99,370,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,370,039.02/10,870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.18

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