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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.75, 15,001.64 and 5,902.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.75, 15,001.64 and 5,902.75 is: 8,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.75 : 15,001.64 = 5,902.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.75/15,001.64 = 5,902.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.75x = 15,001.64 × 5,902.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.75x = 88,550,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,550,930.51/10,870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.80

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