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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.20, 15,155.40 and 6,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.20, 15,155.40 and 6,266.20 is: 8,647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.20 : 15,155.40 = 6,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.20/15,155.40 = 6,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.20x = 15,155.40 × 6,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.20x = 94,966,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,966,767.48/10,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.34

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