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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,969.26, 15,137.94 and 6,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,969.26, 15,137.94 and 6,001.26 is: 8,281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,969.26 : 15,137.94 = 6,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,969.26/15,137.94 = 6,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,969.26x = 15,137.94 × 6,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,969.26x = 90,846,713.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,846,713.80/10,969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.94

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