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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,908.84, 15,053 and 6,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,908.84, 15,053 and 6,662 is: 9,192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,908.84 : 15,053 = 6,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,908.84/15,053 = 6,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,908.84x = 15,053 × 6,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,908.84x = 100,283,086
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,283,086/10,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.83

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