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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.39, 15,152.27 and 6,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.39, 15,152.27 and 6,265.76 is: 8,644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.39 : 15,152.27 = 6,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.39/15,152.27 = 6,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.39x = 15,152.27 × 6,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.39x = 94,940,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,940,380.19/10,982.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.79

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