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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872.33, 15,005.01 and 6,093.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,872.33, 15,005.01 and 6,093.04 is: 8,409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872.33 : 15,005.01 = 6,093.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872.33/15,005.01 = 6,093.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872.33x = 15,005.01 × 6,093.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872.33x = 91,426,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,426,126.13/10,872.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,409.06

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