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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.97, 15,155.26 and 6,204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.97, 15,155.26 and 6,204.01 is: 8,560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.97 : 15,155.26 = 6,204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.97/15,155.26 = 6,204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.97x = 15,155.26 × 6,204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.97x = 94,023,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,023,384.59/10,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.05

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