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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.41, 15,158.70 and 6,203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.41, 15,158.70 and 6,203.48 is: 8,560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.41 : 15,158.70 = 6,203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.41/15,158.70 = 6,203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.41x = 15,158.70 × 6,203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.41x = 94,036,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,036,616.48/10,984.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.92

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