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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872.63, 15,004.44 and 6,157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,872.63, 15,004.44 and 6,157.22 is: 8,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872.63 : 15,004.44 = 6,157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872.63/15,004.44 = 6,157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872.63x = 15,004.44 × 6,157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872.63x = 92,385,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,385,563.03/10,872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,497.08

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