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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,898.78, 15,039.86 and 6,183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,898.78, 15,039.86 and 6,183.94 is: 8,533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,898.78 : 15,039.86 = 6,183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,898.78/15,039.86 = 6,183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,898.78x = 15,039.86 × 6,183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,898.78x = 93,005,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,005,591.85/10,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.58

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