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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,934.78, 15,087.30 and 6,153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,934.78, 15,087.30 and 6,153.78 is: 8,490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,934.78 : 15,087.30 = 6,153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,934.78/15,087.30 = 6,153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,934.78x = 15,087.30 × 6,153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,934.78x = 92,843,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,843,924.99/10,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.70

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