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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.48, 15,155.55 and 6,267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.48, 15,155.55 and 6,267.12 is: 8,647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.48 : 15,155.55 = 6,267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.48/15,155.55 = 6,267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.48x = 15,155.55 × 6,267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.48x = 94,981,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,981,650.52/10,983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.68

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