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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.45, 15,153.21 and 6,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.45, 15,153.21 and 6,265 is: 8,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.45 : 15,153.21 = 6,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.45/15,153.21 = 6,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.45x = 15,153.21 × 6,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.45x = 94,934,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,934,860.65/10,983.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.45

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