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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.93, 15,164.82 and 7,213.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.93, 15,164.82 and 7,213.77 is: 9,959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.93 : 15,164.82 = 7,213.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.93/15,164.82 = 7,213.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.93x = 15,164.82 × 7,213.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.93x = 109,395,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,395,523.57/10,983.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,959.60

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