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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,908.74, 15,051.72 and 6,430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,908.74, 15,051.72 and 6,430.86 is: 8,873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,908.74 : 15,051.72 = 6,430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,908.74/15,051.72 = 6,430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,908.74x = 15,051.72 × 6,430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,908.74x = 96,795,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,795,504.08/10,908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,873.21

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