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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,871.28, 15,002.32 and 6,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,871.28, 15,002.32 and 6,155.44 is: 8,494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,871.28 : 15,002.32 = 6,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,871.28/15,002.32 = 6,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,871.28x = 15,002.32 × 6,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,871.28x = 92,345,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,345,880.62/10,871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.48

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