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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.36, 15,156.74 and 6,267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.36, 15,156.74 and 6,267.35 is: 8,649.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.36 : 15,156.74 = 6,267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.36/15,156.74 = 6,267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.36x = 15,156.74 × 6,267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.36x = 94,992,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,992,556.55/10,982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,649.56

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