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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.50, 15,177.51 and 6,030.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.50, 15,177.51 and 6,030.46 is: 8,322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.50 : 15,177.51 = 6,030.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.50/15,177.51 = 6,030.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.50x = 15,177.51 × 6,030.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.50x = 91,527,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,527,366.95/10,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.56

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