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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.34, 15,156.66 and 6,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.34, 15,156.66 and 6,507.12 is: 8,979.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.34 : 15,156.66 = 6,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.34/15,156.66 = 6,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.34x = 15,156.66 × 6,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.34x = 98,626,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,626,205.42/10,983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.62

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