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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,980.04, 15,153.72 and 6,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,980.04, 15,153.72 and 6,265 is: 8,646.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,980.04 : 15,153.72 = 6,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,980.04/15,153.72 = 6,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,980.04x = 15,153.72 × 6,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,980.04x = 94,938,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,938,055.80/10,980.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.42

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