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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,784.88, 16,151.40 and 6,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,784.88, 16,151.40 and 6,153.84 is: 9,215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,784.88 : 16,151.40 = 6,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,784.88/16,151.40 = 6,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,784.88x = 16,151.40 × 6,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,784.88x = 99,393,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,393,131.38/10,784.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,215.97

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