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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,882.74, 15,017.34 and 6,167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,882.74, 15,017.34 and 6,167.34 is: 8,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,882.74 : 15,017.34 = 6,167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,882.74/15,017.34 = 6,167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,882.74x = 15,017.34 × 6,167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,882.74x = 92,617,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,617,041.68/10,882.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.45

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