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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.73, 15,157.26 and 6,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.73, 15,157.26 and 6,267.72 is: 8,650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.73 : 15,157.26 = 6,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.73/15,157.26 = 6,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.73x = 15,157.26 × 6,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.73x = 95,001,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,001,461.65/10,982.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.08

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