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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,930.23, 15,083.27 and 6,455.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,930.23, 15,083.27 and 6,455.42 is: 8,908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930.23 : 15,083.27 = 6,455.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930.23/15,083.27 = 6,455.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930.23x = 15,083.27 × 6,455.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930.23x = 97,368,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,368,842.82/10,930.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,908.22

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