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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,874.27, 15,005.58 and 6,029.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,874.27, 15,005.58 and 6,029.13 is: 8,319.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,874.27 : 15,005.58 = 6,029.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,874.27/15,005.58 = 6,029.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,874.27x = 15,005.58 × 6,029.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,874.27x = 90,470,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,470,592.55/10,874.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.69

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