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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,877.62, 15,011.12 and 6,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,877.62, 15,011.12 and 6,161.90 is: 8,503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,877.62 : 15,011.12 = 6,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,877.62/15,011.12 = 6,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,877.62x = 15,011.12 × 6,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,877.62x = 92,496,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,496,914.46/10,877.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.42

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