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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,876.39, 15,008.83 and 6,160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,876.39, 15,008.83 and 6,160.57 is: 8,501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,876.39 : 15,008.83 = 6,160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,876.39/15,008.83 = 6,160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,876.39x = 15,008.83 × 6,160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,876.39x = 92,462,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,462,947.83/10,876.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.25

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