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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.67, 15,157.17 and 6,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.67, 15,157.17 and 6,267.66 is: 8,649.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.67 : 15,157.17 = 6,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.67/15,157.17 = 6,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.67x = 15,157.17 × 6,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.67x = 94,999,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,999,988.12/10,982.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,649.99

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