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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.02, 15,148.29 and 6,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.02, 15,148.29 and 6,009.02 is: 8,292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.02 : 15,148.29 = 6,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.02/15,148.29 = 6,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.02x = 15,148.29 × 6,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.02x = 91,026,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,026,377.58/10,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.45

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