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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.88, 15,155.76 and 6,507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.88, 15,155.76 and 6,507.06 is: 8,979.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.88 : 15,155.76 = 6,507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.88/15,155.76 = 6,507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.88x = 15,155.76 × 6,507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.88x = 98,619,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,619,439.67/10,982.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.38

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