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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,955.78, 15,119.37 and 6,483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,955.78, 15,119.37 and 6,483.38 is: 8,947.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,955.78 : 15,119.37 = 6,483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,955.78/15,119.37 = 6,483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,955.78x = 15,119.37 × 6,483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,955.78x = 98,024,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,024,621.07/10,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,947.30

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