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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,875.33, 15,007.98 and 6,159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,875.33, 15,007.98 and 6,159.61 is: 8,500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,875.33 : 15,007.98 = 6,159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,875.33/15,007.98 = 6,159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,875.33x = 15,007.98 × 6,159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,875.33x = 92,443,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,443,345.55/10,875.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.28

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