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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,895.97, 15,037.97 and 6,360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,895.97, 15,037.97 and 6,360.14 is: 8,777.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,895.97 : 15,037.97 = 6,360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,895.97/15,037.97 = 6,360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,895.97x = 15,037.97 × 6,360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,895.97x = 95,643,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,643,551.50/10,895.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,777.88

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