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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.52, 15,156.59 and 6,734.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.52, 15,156.59 and 6,734.59 is: 9,293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.52 : 15,156.59 = 6,734.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.52/15,156.59 = 6,734.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.52x = 15,156.59 × 6,734.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.52x = 102,073,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,073,489.96/10,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.33

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