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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.48, 15,154.17 and 6,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.48, 15,154.17 and 6,266.12 is: 8,646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.48 : 15,154.17 = 6,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.48/15,154.17 = 6,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.48x = 15,154.17 × 6,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.48x = 94,957,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,957,847.72/10,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.30

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