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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.06, 15,158.29 and 6,203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.06, 15,158.29 and 6,203.62 is: 8,561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.06 : 15,158.29 = 6,203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.06/15,158.29 = 6,203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.06x = 15,158.29 × 6,203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.06x = 94,036,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,036,195.22/10,984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,561.15

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