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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,873.17, 15,005.04 and 6,158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,873.17, 15,005.04 and 6,158.37 is: 8,498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,873.17 : 15,005.04 = 6,158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,873.17/15,005.04 = 6,158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,873.17x = 15,005.04 × 6,158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,873.17x = 92,406,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,406,588.18/10,873.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.59

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