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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,876.78, 15,010.01 and 6,161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,876.78, 15,010.01 and 6,161.06 is: 8,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,876.78 : 15,010.01 = 6,161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,876.78/15,010.01 = 6,161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,876.78x = 15,010.01 × 6,161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,876.78x = 92,477,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,477,602.03/10,876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.29

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