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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,881.97, 15,019.35 and 6,167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,881.97, 15,019.35 and 6,167.16 is: 8,511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,881.97 : 15,019.35 = 6,167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,881.97/15,019.35 = 6,167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,881.97x = 15,019.35 × 6,167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,881.97x = 92,626,734.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,626,734.55/10,881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.95

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