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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,887.48, 15,026.40 and 6,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,887.48, 15,026.40 and 6,170.76 is: 8,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,887.48 : 15,026.40 = 6,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,887.48/15,026.40 = 6,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,887.48x = 15,026.40 × 6,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,887.48x = 92,724,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,724,308.06/10,887.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,516.60

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