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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.41, 15,158.75 and 6,269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.41, 15,158.75 and 6,269.13 is: 8,651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.41 : 15,158.75 = 6,269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.41/15,158.75 = 6,269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.41x = 15,158.75 × 6,269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.41x = 95,032,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,032,143.04/10,984.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.55

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