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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.52, 15,148.98 and 6,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.52, 15,148.98 and 6,009.52 is: 8,293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.52 : 15,148.98 = 6,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.52/15,148.98 = 6,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.52x = 15,148.98 × 6,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.52x = 91,038,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,038,098.29/10,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.14

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