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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,986.74, 15,161.91 and 6,018.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,986.74, 15,161.91 and 6,018.74 is: 8,305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,986.74 : 15,161.91 = 6,018.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,986.74/15,161.91 = 6,018.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,986.74x = 15,161.91 × 6,018.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,986.74x = 91,255,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,255,594.19/10,986.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.98

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