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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,875.39, 15,007.46 and 6,159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,875.39, 15,007.46 and 6,159.57 is: 8,499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,875.39 : 15,007.46 = 6,159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,875.39/15,007.46 = 6,159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,875.39x = 15,007.46 × 6,159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,875.39x = 92,439,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,439,469.59/10,875.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.88

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