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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,881.72, 15,013.08 and 6,404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,881.72, 15,013.08 and 6,404.04 is: 8,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,881.72 : 15,013.08 = 6,404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,881.72/15,013.08 = 6,404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,881.72x = 15,013.08 × 6,404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,881.72x = 96,144,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,144,364.84/10,881.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,835.40

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