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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,875.35, 15,007.97 and 6,160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,875.35, 15,007.97 and 6,160.54 is: 8,501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,875.35 : 15,007.97 = 6,160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,875.35/15,007.97 = 6,160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,875.35x = 15,007.97 × 6,160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,875.35x = 92,457,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,457,199.50/10,875.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.54

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