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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.39, 15,157.66 and 6,202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.39, 15,157.66 and 6,202.86 is: 8,559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.39 : 15,157.66 = 6,202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.39/15,157.66 = 6,202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.39x = 15,157.66 × 6,202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.39x = 94,020,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,020,842.91/10,984.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,559.50

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