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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,873.68, 15,005.43 and 6,396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,873.68, 15,005.43 and 6,396.45 is: 8,826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,873.68 : 15,005.43 = 6,396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,873.68/15,005.43 = 6,396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,873.68x = 15,005.43 × 6,396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,873.68x = 95,981,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,981,482.72/10,873.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.95

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