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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,980.66, 15,153.54 and 6,199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,980.66, 15,153.54 and 6,199.71 is: 8,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,980.66 : 15,153.54 = 6,199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,980.66/15,153.54 = 6,199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,980.66x = 15,153.54 × 6,199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,980.66x = 93,947,553.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,947,553.47/10,980.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,555.73

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