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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,878.62, 15,012.32 and 6,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,878.62, 15,012.32 and 6,098.56 is: 8,415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,878.62 : 15,012.32 = 6,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,878.62/15,012.32 = 6,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,878.62x = 15,012.32 × 6,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,878.62x = 91,553,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,553,534.26/10,878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,415.91

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