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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.76, 15,152.46 and 6,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.76, 15,152.46 and 6,263.64 is: 8,641.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.76 : 15,152.46 = 6,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.76/15,152.46 = 6,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.76x = 15,152.46 × 6,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.76x = 94,909,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,909,554.55/10,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.69

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