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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,871.77, 15,002.82 and 6,091.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,871.77, 15,002.82 and 6,091.66 is: 8,406.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,871.77 : 15,002.82 = 6,091.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,871.77/15,002.82 = 6,091.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,871.77x = 15,002.82 × 6,091.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,871.77x = 91,392,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,392,012.84/10,871.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.36

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