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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,976.52, 15,147.60 and 6,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,976.52, 15,147.60 and 6,008.52 is: 8,291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,976.52 : 15,147.60 = 6,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,976.52/15,147.60 = 6,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,976.52x = 15,147.60 × 6,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,976.52x = 91,014,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,014,657.55/10,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.76

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