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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,875.73, 15,007.58 and 6,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,875.73, 15,007.58 and 6,030.59 is: 8,321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,875.73 : 15,007.58 = 6,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,875.73/15,007.58 = 6,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,875.73x = 15,007.58 × 6,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,875.73x = 90,504,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,504,614.47/10,875.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.71

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