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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,876.94, 15,010.77 and 6,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,876.94, 15,010.77 and 6,162.14 is: 8,504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,876.94 : 15,010.77 = 6,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,876.94/15,010.77 = 6,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,876.94x = 15,010.77 × 6,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,876.94x = 92,498,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,498,466.25/10,876.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.09

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