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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,971.26, 15,140.68 and 6,003.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,971.26, 15,140.68 and 6,003.26 is: 8,284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,971.26 : 15,140.68 = 6,003.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,971.26/15,140.68 = 6,003.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,971.26x = 15,140.68 × 6,003.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,971.26x = 90,893,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,893,438.62/10,971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.69

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