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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,873.20, 15,005.08 and 6,397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,873.20, 15,005.08 and 6,397.14 is: 8,828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,873.20 : 15,005.08 = 6,397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,873.20/15,005.08 = 6,397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,873.20x = 15,005.08 × 6,397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,873.20x = 95,989,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,989,597.47/10,873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.09

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