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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872.81, 15,005.44 and 6,622.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,872.81, 15,005.44 and 6,622.85 is: 9,140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872.81 : 15,005.44 = 6,622.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872.81/15,005.44 = 6,622.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872.81x = 15,005.44 × 6,622.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872.81x = 99,378,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,378,793.68/10,872.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.12

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