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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.45, 15,151.83 and 6,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.45, 15,151.83 and 6,264 is: 8,642.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.45 : 15,151.83 = 6,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.45/15,151.83 = 6,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.45x = 15,151.83 × 6,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.45x = 94,911,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,911,063.12/10,982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.07

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