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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.48, 15,162.36 and 6,796.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.48, 15,162.36 and 6,796.40 is: 9,383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.48 : 15,162.36 = 6,796.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.48/15,162.36 = 6,796.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.48x = 15,162.36 × 6,796.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.48x = 103,049,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,049,463.50/10,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.08

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