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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.43, 15,155.77 and 5,946.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.43, 15,155.77 and 5,946.71 is: 8,206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.43 : 15,155.77 = 5,946.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.43/15,155.77 = 5,946.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.43x = 15,155.77 × 5,946.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.43x = 90,126,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,126,893.24/10,982.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.47

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