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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,873.58, 15,006.95 and 6,095.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,873.58, 15,006.95 and 6,095.37 is: 8,412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,873.58 : 15,006.95 = 6,095.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,873.58/15,006.95 = 6,095.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,873.58x = 15,006.95 × 6,095.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,873.58x = 91,472,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,472,882.34/10,873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.40

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