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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,871.62, 15,003.03 and 6,156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,871.62, 15,003.03 and 6,156.88 is: 8,496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,871.62 : 15,003.03 = 6,156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,871.62/15,003.03 = 6,156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,871.62x = 15,003.03 × 6,156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,871.62x = 92,371,855.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,371,855.35/10,871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.60

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