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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.92, 15,112.57 and 6,170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.92, 15,112.57 and 6,170.90 is: 8,516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.92 : 15,112.57 = 6,170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.92/15,112.57 = 6,170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.92x = 15,112.57 × 6,170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.92x = 93,258,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,258,158.21/10,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,516.02

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