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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,871.33, 15,003.63 and 6,092.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,871.33, 15,003.63 and 6,092.04 is: 8,407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,871.33 : 15,003.63 = 6,092.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,871.33/15,003.63 = 6,092.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,871.33x = 15,003.63 × 6,092.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,871.33x = 91,402,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,402,714.11/10,871.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.69

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