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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,876.33, 15,008.81 and 6,095.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,876.33, 15,008.81 and 6,095.69 is: 8,411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,876.33 : 15,008.81 = 6,095.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,876.33/15,008.81 = 6,095.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,876.33x = 15,008.81 × 6,095.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,876.33x = 91,489,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,489,053.03/10,876.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.76

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