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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,875.88, 15,008.72 and 6,160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,875.88, 15,008.72 and 6,160.17 is: 8,501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,875.88 : 15,008.72 = 6,160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,875.88/15,008.72 = 6,160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,875.88x = 15,008.72 × 6,160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,875.88x = 92,456,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,456,219.39/10,875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.03

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