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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,882.08, 15,017.13 and 6,406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,882.08, 15,017.13 and 6,406.02 is: 8,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,882.08 : 15,017.13 = 6,406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,882.08/15,017.13 = 6,406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,882.08x = 15,017.13 × 6,406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,882.08x = 96,200,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,200,035.12/10,882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.22

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