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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,876.70, 15,009.32 and 6,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,876.70, 15,009.32 and 6,161 is: 8,501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,876.70 : 15,009.32 = 6,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,876.70/15,009.32 = 6,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,876.70x = 15,009.32 × 6,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,876.70x = 92,472,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,472,420.52/10,876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.88

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