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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,883.97, 15,022.11 and 6,169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,883.97, 15,022.11 and 6,169.17 is: 8,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,883.97 : 15,022.11 = 6,169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,883.97/15,022.11 = 6,169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,883.97x = 15,022.11 × 6,169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,883.97x = 92,673,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,673,950.35/10,883.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.72

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