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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.87, 15,156.03 and 6,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.87, 15,156.03 and 6,203 is: 8,559.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.87 : 15,156.03 = 6,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.87/15,156.03 = 6,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.87x = 15,156.03 × 6,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.87x = 94,012,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,012,823.08/10,982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,559.95

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