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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,879.62, 15,016.29 and 6,166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,879.62, 15,016.29 and 6,166.50 is: 8,511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,879.62 : 15,016.29 = 6,166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,879.62/15,016.29 = 6,166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,879.62x = 15,016.29 × 6,166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,879.62x = 92,597,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,597,952.29/10,879.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.14

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