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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.91, 15,158.06 and 6,268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.91, 15,158.06 and 6,268.63 is: 8,650.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.91 : 15,158.06 = 6,268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.91/15,158.06 = 6,268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.91x = 15,158.06 × 6,268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.91x = 95,020,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,020,269.66/10,983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.86

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