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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,978.11, 15,153.21 and 6,265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,978.11, 15,153.21 and 6,265.53 is: 8,648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,978.11 : 15,153.21 = 6,265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,978.11/15,153.21 = 6,265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,978.11x = 15,153.21 × 6,265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,978.11x = 94,942,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,942,891.85/10,978.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,648.38

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