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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,974.52, 15,144.84 and 6,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,974.52, 15,144.84 and 6,006.52 is: 8,289.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,974.52 : 15,144.84 = 6,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,974.52/15,144.84 = 6,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,974.52x = 15,144.84 × 6,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,974.52x = 90,967,784.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,967,784.36/10,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.00

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