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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,987.24, 15,162.60 and 6,019.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,987.24, 15,162.60 and 6,019.24 is: 8,306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,987.24 : 15,162.60 = 6,019.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,987.24/15,162.60 = 6,019.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,987.24x = 15,162.60 × 6,019.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,987.24x = 91,267,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,267,328.42/10,987.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.67

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