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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,980, 15,153.12 and 6,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,980, 15,153.12 and 6,012 is: 8,296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,980 : 15,153.12 = 6,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,980/15,153.12 = 6,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,980x = 15,153.12 × 6,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,980x = 91,100,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,100,557.44/10,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.95

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