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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,874.69, 15,006.57 and 6,159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,874.69, 15,006.57 and 6,159.01 is: 8,499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,874.69 : 15,006.57 = 6,159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,874.69/15,006.57 = 6,159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,874.69x = 15,006.57 × 6,159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,874.69x = 92,425,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,425,539.66/10,874.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.14

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