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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.97, 15,153.89 and 6,203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.97, 15,153.89 and 6,203.01 is: 8,558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.97 : 15,153.89 = 6,203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.97/15,153.89 = 6,203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.97x = 15,153.89 × 6,203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.97x = 93,999,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,999,700.19/10,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.68

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