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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.36, 15,158.24 and 6,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.36, 15,158.24 and 6,268.72 is: 8,650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.36 : 15,158.24 = 6,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.36/15,158.24 = 6,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.36x = 15,158.24 × 6,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.36x = 95,022,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,022,762.25/10,984.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.73

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