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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,877.28, 15,010.05 and 6,161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,877.28, 15,010.05 and 6,161.25 is: 8,502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,877.28 : 15,010.05 = 6,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,877.28/15,010.05 = 6,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,877.28x = 15,010.05 × 6,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,877.28x = 92,480,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,480,670.56/10,877.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.19

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