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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.59, 15,157.02 and 6,203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.59, 15,157.02 and 6,203.72 is: 8,560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.59 : 15,157.02 = 6,203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.59/15,157.02 = 6,203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.59x = 15,157.02 × 6,203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.59x = 94,029,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,029,832.33/10,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.94

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