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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,877.63, 15,011.73 and 6,163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,877.63, 15,011.73 and 6,163.43 is: 8,505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,877.63 : 15,011.73 = 6,163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,877.63/15,011.73 = 6,163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,877.63x = 15,011.73 × 6,163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,877.63x = 92,523,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,523,671.98/10,877.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.87

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