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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,987.08, 15,158.58 and 6,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,987.08, 15,158.58 and 6,270.44 is: 8,651.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,987.08 : 15,158.58 = 6,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,987.08/15,158.58 = 6,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,987.08x = 15,158.58 × 6,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,987.08x = 95,050,966.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,050,966.38/10,987.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.16

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