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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.89, 15,156.63 and 6,203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.89, 15,156.63 and 6,203.42 is: 8,560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.89 : 15,156.63 = 6,203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.89/15,156.63 = 6,203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.89x = 15,156.63 × 6,203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.89x = 94,022,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,022,941.67/10,983.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.08

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