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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,874.17, 15,006.39 and 6,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,874.17, 15,006.39 and 6,159.34 is: 8,499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,874.17 : 15,006.39 = 6,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,874.17/15,006.39 = 6,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,874.17x = 15,006.39 × 6,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,874.17x = 92,429,458.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,429,458.18/10,874.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.91

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