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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.94, 15,003.41 and 6,892.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.94, 15,003.41 and 6,892.43 is: 9,512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.94 : 15,003.41 = 6,892.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.94/15,003.41 = 6,892.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.94x = 15,003.41 × 6,892.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.94x = 103,409,843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,409,843.71/10,870.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.50

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