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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982, 15,155.16 and 6,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982, 15,155.16 and 6,014 is: 8,299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982 : 15,155.16 = 6,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982/15,155.16 = 6,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982x = 15,155.16 × 6,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982x = 91,143,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,143,132.24/10,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.32

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